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Brown University on Wednesday announced a new program in which doctoral students will receive an extra year of support to pursue a master's degree in a secondary field. While many Ph.D. students earn a master's degree in their own discipline, the aim of this program is to provide a broader experience for doctoral students. Funds for "Open Graduate Programs" -- as the effort is being called -- are coming from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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