Financial Information
General information
Financing for the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship is shared by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Stipend
The Fellowship provides students with a 12-month stipend of $27,000.
The fellowship is paid as a monthly stipend and is subject to Federal but not State tax. However, no taxes are withheld and students are expected to file quarterly estimated taxes.
The interpretation and implementation of tax laws is the domain of the Internal Revenue Service and the courts. Contact a tax professional in this regard, or the IRS for further information.
Tuition
The Fellowship covers the cost of tuition for the courses required to earn a Certificate in Clinical Research in the School of Medicine.
Reimbursement for Travel and Business Expenses
The Fellowship reimburses students for travel and business expenses that have been pre-approved by the Associate Program Leader and that comply with applicable University policies. We encourage Fellows to present the results of their clinical research studies at scientific conferences and professional meetings nationally.
