Using our "Filter by Type" drop-down below, you can see URS-Administered Programs (individually listed in the menu at right), along with opportunities from the following areas: Biological Sciences, Creative Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Physical & Quantitative Sciences, Programming, and Social Sciences. We also include dozens of opportunities Outside of Duke that may be of interest to you.
Also included in the menu at right is a direct link to Muser – a site where researchers can post and students can apply to research projects – and a listing of Weblinks to more opportunities outside of Duke.
Please note:
We simply host some of this information to help students identify opportunities, but do not directly administer most of these programs. As a result, some of this information may not be up-to-date. In the Spring 2026 semester, we will audit these programs and perform maintenance on this page so we can better streamline and host opportunities.
The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship is an 8-week summer research program for rising sophomores (currently enrolled Duke students). Students are placed in one of Duke's biological and biomedical science laboratories, attend faculty seminars, and participate in professional… read more about this opportunity »
Kenan Summer Fellows spend a summer exploring the answers to the question: What does it mean to live an ethical life? How? Between five and six fellows will receive up to $5,000 and their faculty mentors will receive $500 to support their project.… read more about this opportunity »
Funding for research projects that are based on, or complement, a Study Abroad experience. The Global Education Office makes these fellowships available to highlight and strengthen opportunities for Trinity undergraduates to engage in research projects abroad, specifically, to plan and conduct… read more about this opportunity »
Bass Connections bridges the classroom and the real world, giving students a chance to roll up their sleeves and tackle complex societal problems alongside faculty from across Duke. Working in interdisciplinary teams, graduate and undergraduate students collaborate with faculty on cutting-edge… read more about this opportunity »
We seek independent and motivated students to engage in original digital humanities research, who would like to work as part of a larger research team. In addition to support across Duke’s campus, the Wired! Lab has received targeted sponsorship and funding for its broader teaching agenda,… read more about this opportunity »
Grants to undergraduate students to cover expenses for research related to journalism or media studies. The DeWitt Wallace Center, with generous support from the Susan Tifft Internship Fund, The Lorber Fund, the McCarthy Family Internship Fund, the Hughes Family Fund, and alumni donors, awards… read more about this opportunity »
Up to $3000 in support for any Duke students pursuing opportunities in journalism or media organizations. The DeWitt Wallace Center, with generous support from the Susan Tifft Internship Fund, The Lorber Fund, the McCarthy Family Internship Fund, the Hughes Family Fund, and alumni donors,… read more about this opportunity »
Duke's Summer Neuroscience Program (formally known as NPR) is an 8-week summer program enabling you to conduct full-time research to jump start your Graduation with Distinction senior… read more about this opportunity »
Full-time environmental health internships with the Duke Superfund Research Center, with emphases in biology, chemistry, psychology, neuroscience, engineering, or community engagement. Up to six (6) positions are available, each lasting ten (10) weeks, with flexible start/stop dates in May-August.… read more about this opportunity »
SOL is a nationally recognized, intensive 12-month leadership program for students who are interested in complex social and political issues and the art of implementing systemic political change. SOL’s three-stage structure includes a preparation (gateway) course in the spring, a collaboratively-… read more about this opportunity »
Summer research opportunities offered by the Physics Department are an excellent introduction to scientific research. Most Physics majors do research during their time at Duke, and many do senior thesis to … read more about this opportunity »
Overview The Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) encourages student involvement beyond the classroom and offers resources and learning opportunities that include awards, fellowships, and related experiences. Website… read more about this opportunity »
The Career Center sponsors programs that support students gaining access to experience through internships. The center is a place where you can learn to explore your interests, values, and strengths and use that self-knowledge to influence your decision-making throughout your time here at Duke… read more about this opportunity »
The SURPH@Duke fellowship is targeted to rising juniors and seniors at any US university or college who are interested in future graduate study to obtain a PhD for… read more about this opportunity »
The Duke Brazil Initiative (DBI) seeks to support faculty and student research exchanges with Brazilian universities and research centers, organize an annual Brazil studies conference at Duke, engage alumni to participate in Brazil-related programming, and… read more about this opportunity »
The Benenson Awards in the Arts provide funding for fees, travel and other educational expenses for arts-centered projects proposed by undergraduates, including graduating seniors. Students who plan to pursue a career in the arts or creative industries are especially encouraged to apply.… read more about this opportunity »
Research and funding opportunities for Pratt students. These programs offer undergrads research opportunities while earning credit – Pratt Research Fellows: Three semesters of independent undergraduate engineering study, plus summer research; NAE Grand Challenge Scholars: Focused… read more about this opportunity »
The Dora Anne Little Award is given annually to a Duke student, undergraduate or graduate, who has excelled in service to the campus and community that extends beyond the classroom. The award, a one-time prize of up to $1,500, recognizes contributions to the campus and community, with a preference… read more about this opportunity »
Paid opportunities within the Economics Department including work-study Jobs, Internships, assistantships & funding. As we receive information on potential jobs for undergraduates, we will send emails with pertinent details to all economics majors.… read more about this opportunity »
Intensive research experience in a core Computer Science research-intensive project or an interdisciplinary project. If you are an undergraduate student who wishes to pursue research with a faculty member in Computer Science, you can apply to become a Computer Science Undergraduate Research… read more about this opportunity »
Up to $2500 to conduct research in China, Japan, or Korea. Priority will be given to students who: (1) will conduct research for a senior thesis; (2) whose projects have a high probability of developing into a senior thesis; (3) who are enrolled in the the Undergraduate Certificate in… read more about this opportunity »
The internship encourages current undergraduate and graduate students to apply for an internship program exploring health inequalities through research, policymaking, and fieldwork in one of the various projects ongoing at the Center for Health Policy and Inequalities Research.… read more about this opportunity »
Muser http://muser.duke.edu is a centralized database of Duke undergraduate research opportunities (paid, unpaid, independent study, volunteer, or work-study) with Duke faculty, postdoctoral researchers, lab technicians/managers/research… read more about this opportunity »
Information regarding several paid summer research opportunities in computer science for undergraduates. Also included is information about research in general, why go to graduate school, and other summer internship opportunities and open positions. … read more about this opportunity »
The program educates young scholars with the technical expertise, breadth of knowledge and the social, ethical and environmental awareness to be leaders in the addressing the NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering… read more about this opportunity »