Effect of Sequester on Duke BME Funding

[quasar0]

Hi,

 

So I really want to attend Duke for my PhD (it's my first choice). But before I accept, I was wondering what the general opinion is on funding for BME at Duke? Do I need to worry about it with the sequester?

 

Thanks!

Edited April 13, 2013 by quasar0

[sabdo]

That really depends on the lab. Some are affected and some, such as my lab, are not. My PI gets his funding outside of NIH so he is doing fine.

 

You really should be addressing this to members of your prospective PI's lab. They should be able to give you details.

[tarrman]

Not all schools will be affected by the sequester. I'd say lesser known schools would be hit harder than big name schools like Duke. And as Sabdo said, there are other sources than NIH. And if you look at the numbers, you'll see that only a small fraction of grad students/applicants will be affected.

Contact the PI as Sabdo said if you have any doubts.