Our goal is to provide to prepare our students for productive careers.
Our Educational Programs
Master of Engineering in Photonics and Optical Science
A career-oriented master's, with business courses and internship
- Curriculum: Core industry prep courses in business fundamentals and management with technical courses focused within a chosen engineering discipline. Also includes an industry internship, project or equivalent experience
- Ideal candidates: Recommended for students interested in a practicing engineering position with a focus on product design and innovation
- Duration: 18-24 months
Graduate Certificate in Photonics
Available to Duke Master of Science and PhD students
- Curriculum: Photonics courses focused on technical areas of interest, a research presentation, and attendance at least four FIP seminars
- Ideal candidates: MS and PhD students in any technical field who wish to gain depth of skill and exposure to photonics and optical sciences
- Duration: Flexible
Graduate Fellowships
The Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics (FIP) offers graduate student fellowships through the continued support and generosity of the Fitzpatrick Foundation and Mr. John Chambers.
John Chambers Fellows
- Award: $10,000 top-up on stipend
- Length of Award: 1 year
John Chambers Scholars
- Award: $annual stipend varies, tuition remission, graduate school fees & health insurance
- Length of Award: 1-2 years
Fitzpatrick Foundation Scholars
- Award: $annual stipend varies, tuition remission, graduate school fees & health insurance
- Length of Award: 1-2 years
Student Services and Opportunities
- FIP Friday Breakfasts which allow students and faculty the chance to collaborate and discuss their projects with one another informally
- Free educational poster printing
- Public Speaking training through our own Toastmasters International Club: PRATTically Speaking
- DOSC - The Duke OSA/SPIE Student Chapters is a Duke Student organization interested in the research of optics and photonics