Duke University, based in Durham, North Carolina offers a fully funded PhD in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. The goal of the program is to train students to become independent researchers who will advance the field of biostatistics, including statistical genetics and genomics. The program emphasizes the development of a methodology that incorporates the features of health-related problems, effective collaboration and communication with scientists, and the ability to teach biostatistics. The Graduate School guarantees Ph.D. students five years of stipend, tuition, and fees support, plus six years of full coverage for health and dental insurance premiums.