Welcome to the Duke-NCCU Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Training Program Website!

The partnership between Duke University School of Medicine and North Carolina Central University (NCCU) offers interdisciplinary postdoctoral research training focused on child psychiatry and neurodevelopment.

Over two to three years, the Duke-NCCU Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Training program (DN-IPT) equips MD, PhD, and MD/PhD recipients with specialized skills in developmental neuroscience research, employing advanced methodologies like brain imaging, computational and preclinical modeling, and digital health to improve diagnoses and treatments for children and adolescents and emphasizes the core values of advancing workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion.

With a strong emphasis on collaborative research and mentorship, DN-IPT is dedicated to training the next generation of researchers, poised to make significant advancements in understanding and addressing child psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Join us in shaping the future of child mental health research.