Yearly Calendar
A tool to help you maximize campus research experiences
September
- If pursuing independent research, consider methods and where you'll conduct the research
- Attend Career Fairs
- Attend "How to Land a Lab" Workshop
- Consider fall research restrictions (via Keep Learning)
October/November
- Contact College Advisor to pick spring classes
- Make a DAE appointment to discuss opportunities
- Talk to current professors about research opportunities if you are interested in their field We suggest VLearn or dropping in for virtual office hours
- Look for spring research positions on Muser and Duke List
- Consider Winter Opportunities
- Attend Majors Fair
Early December
- Visit the Writing Center to get feedback on job letters and program applications
- Check to see if summer opportunities deadlines are posted, save interesting ones
- Be mindful that summer programs may have been changed and may further change because of pandemic restrictions
December/January
- Attend Summer Opportunities Fair
- Work on/submit Summer program applications
- Apply for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval if you are pursuing an independent study project with human subjects
- Apply for URS spring semester funding
February/March
- Make a DAE appointment to discuss opportunities
- Continue summer program applications
- Sophomores declare majors before spring break
- Look for summer & fall research positions on Muser and Duke List
April
- Attend the Visible Thinking Symposium where URS-funded and honors thesis students present their research
- Attend departmental honors thesis and capstone events and learn about new techniques and research ideas from peers
May/June
- Take a look back on the year and consider this year's coursework and interests
- Make a plan for pursuing opportunities for next year
- Late May/Early June summer research programs begin
July/August
- Touch base with an Advisor as summer experiences may change your plans