Capacious Minds Fellowship Applications Open for 2026-27

Manoj Mohanan discusses the collaborative culture that drew him to Duke, the role interdisciplinary work can play in addressing complex challenges and his advice for students looking to make a difference.

Deadline: October 15, 2026. Duke faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals for curricular and co-curricular initiatives, pedagogical research and multiyear projects.

Since 2015, Ed Balleisen has led the university’s efforts to advance interdisciplinarity, partnering with academic leaders across campus. We asked him to reflect on what makes Duke’s interdisciplinary approach distinctive.