The Duke Center for Cerebrovascular Disease offers research-based Stroke Fellowships designed to provide training for individuals with the potential to become independent investigators focused on cerebrovascular disease. Both clinical and laboratory-based programs are available. The Stroke Fellowship is open to MDs and PhDs who are US citizens or permanent residents.

Research fellowships are awarded for 2 years. The trainees identify a research project and a faculty mentor to develop a defined, tailored program.  Fellows are enrolled in Duke's Clinical Research Training Program which leads to a Master's degree through the School of Medicine. Fellows can also participate in on-going clinical trials.

Clinical conferences open to research fellows include twice-monthly Stroke Conferences, weekly Stroke Rounds at Duke Hospital, and a weekly multidisciplinary vascular surgery conference. In addition, periodic half-day research seminars are held for fellows to present their own work. Numerous additional seminars and conferences are held throughout the year.