Training

Graduate

Students interested in graduate training in neuroeconomics at Duke have several options, depending upon their interests and background.

• The Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Neuroscience provides a new opportunity for students to obtain broad training in the methods, theory, and practice of cognitive neuroscience. Students are accepted to this program based upon a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary work and select a mentor from the participating faculty after two years of courses and research rotations. Additional information about the program is available at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience website. Many of the Duke CNS affiliated faculty are potential mentors within this program.
  Learn more about the Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Neuroscience
• The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences provides opportunities for students who are interested in studying cognitive processes at multiple levels of analysis: from animal models and neuronal recordings to human disorders and neuroimaging. One of the three primary topics of research of its faculty is "Decision Making and Neuroeconomics".
  Learn more about the Psychological and Brain Sciences graduate program
• The Department of Neurobiology offers a program of graduate study focused on training scientists for academic positions in research-oriented institutions. The program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of cellular, molecular, systems, cognitive, and developmental neurobiology. Students complete a core curriculum that covers the major concepts of contemporary neurobiology, but are generally free to pursue with the help and counsel of faculty advisors a course of study tailored to their needs, backgrounds, and individual interests.
  Learn more about the Neurobiology graduate program
• Other departments within the Graduate School – including Economics and Philosophy - may be appropriate for students interested in neuroeconomics, depending on their goals for research training.
  Learn more about the Graduate program in Philosophy
  Learn more about the Ph.D. Program in Economics
• The Fuqua School of Business offers a Ph.D. Program in Business Administration which prepares students for research and teaching careers at leading educational institutions and for careers where advanced research and analytical capabilities are required. Students have the opportunity to study rational choice theory and game theory as well as behavioral decision theory; these tools are integral in applying preference modeling to a wide variety of applications, including neuroeconomics.
  Learn more about the Ph.D. program at Fuqua

Undergraduate

There are many opportunities for Duke undergraduates to get involved with neuroeconomic research. Interested students should contact CNS faculty whose research programs match their interests, skills, and training goals. Duke is committed to providing opportunities for students to participate meaningfully in world-class research programs, and substantial resources are provided every year to support undergraduate students' research projects.
Learn more at the Undergraduate Research Support Office

Postdoctoral Fellows

Many of the faculty who constitute the Duke CNS have opportunities for postdoctoral fellows. Those interested in pursuing postdoctoral studies in neuroeconomics at Duke should contact faculty members directly.