We are pleased to host multiple events and workshops throughout the year to help students identify research opportunities and make the most of their experiences at Duke. Please save the date for these upcoming URS events.
Applying to Summer Research Programs Beyond Duke (STEM)
Wednesday, November 19. 2025 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Holsti-Anderson Family Assembly Room
Participating in a summer research program outside of Duke is a great way to expand your horizons and your network. This workshop will help you identify and apply to STEM summer programs! No registration required. We'll see you there.
URS Office Hours
We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then.
Here are the event details:
- Thursday, 9/4/25 from 2:00-3:30 pm | 005 Allen Building
- Thursday, 9/25/25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 005 Allen Building
- Wednesday, 10/22/25 from 11:00 am - 1 pm | 005 Allen Building
- Collaboration with Duke Libraries - Humanities Research Office Hours: Friday, 11/14/25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Perkins Lobby (Outside the Café)
Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Event details: April 10, 2025 | 4-6 p.m. | Penn Pavilion
Our annual symposium is a celebration of ongoing research from across campus being conducted by our talented undergraduate students. Duke Community: We invite you to attend our annual symposium to show your support of our undergraduate researchers and get a sense of the vast research being done in Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural & Quantitative Sciences here on our campus.
Summer Research Showcase
Event details: July 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 p.m. | Great Hall, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education
Student research at Duke doesn’t slow down over the summer! On July 25, students from summer programs across Duke will gather to share their research in natural sciences, health policy, medicine, engineering, and more. You're invited to stop by Trent Semans Great Hall from 10 am – 12 pm to show your support and get a sense of the vast research being done on campus this summer! All are welcome to attend. Light breakfast and beverage options will be provided.
Summer Research & Development Workshops
The URS Office is pleased to host weekly workshops in the summer to help students make the most of their research experiences on campus. Workshops include tips to effectively communicate with mentors, best practices for reading scientific papers, information on preparing an abstract/research poster, and more!
All Duke and non-Duke undergraduates are welcome to drop in. No registration is required to attend!
Summer 2025 Workshop Schedule
This series has concluded. Thanks to everybody who attended!
Leverage Your Research Experience (LYRE)
LYRE is a series of workshops offered to all undergraduate students conducting or interested in embarking on a research path at Duke. It is designed to help you process what you’re learning, develop your skills as a researcher, and prepare for more opportunities. Note: These workshops are held in person and will not be on Zoom.
Previous LYRE Schedules
This series has concluded. Thanks to everybody who attended!
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