Are you an undergraduate at Duke looking to dive into research or present your work at a professional conference this summer? The Undergraduate Research Support (URS) Office is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 Assistantship and Conference Grants!URS Assistantship Grant URS Assistantship Grants provide funds for wages for students to assist faculty on a research project. Funding is available for all disciplines. Applications are… read more about Now Open: URS Grants for Summer 2025 »
Undergraduate research fosters deep engagement and a sense of belonging in academia, especially for students from historically excluded backgrounds. The DiSTEM Conference Award supports this by funding attendance at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), covering all expenses. This opportunity helps Duke students develop their researcher identity and gain valuable experience in scientific communities. Apply now to join the ABRCMS event in Pittsburgh, PA, from November 13-16. Note:… read more about Duke Diversity in STEM (DiSTEM) Conference Award »
The Undergraduate Research Support Office is pleased to announce that Duke has been chosen to extend the Duke Amgen Scholars Program for Summer 2024. The program has hosted 57 Amgen Scholars representing 40 universities from 23 states since 2019. The new cohort of Amgen Scholars will arrive at Duke in Summer 2024. These students will be paired with faculty mentors who lead cutting-edge research in biotechnology and drug discovery. Engaging in independent research aligned with the lab's ongoing projects… read more about Undergraduate Research Support Office Awarded Renewal of Amgen Scholars Program »
Join URS, OUE and the Academic Advising Center for the 2023 Undergraduate Research Summit on Saturday, Oct 7th from 12p-4p in French Family Science Center. The Summit will feature interactive workshops to better understand undergraduate research, how to land a lab, preparing for a senior thesis, and more! Locopops and lunch provided. We’re excited to see you there! Register online. read more about 2023 Undergraduate Research Summit »
Come join the Undergraduate Research Support Office team for the URS Mixer on Wednesday, September 20 from 4-5:30pm in East Duke 209. Along with the URS team, we will have representatives from MUSER, Bass Connections, DEAL, Pratt School of Engineering, Marine Lab Scholars, and DAEs for you to connect with, as well as student currently engaged in research. Light snacks will be provided. We are excited to see you there! read more about URS Mixer »
Did you just complete a summer research project? Do you want a chance at publication? Duke Vertices is accepting submissions for their Fall 2023 issue! Make sure to read the submission guidelines and submit your work to Duke's premier undergraduate research publication by August 28th. read more about Submit Your Research to Duke Vertices Undergraduate Research Journal »
Article by Sarah Rogers, which originally appeared on the Duke Engage website, November, 2022. Image and link taken from Sanford School of Public Policy. Learn more at: Sanford's website read more about Sanford School of Public Policy 2023 Graduation Stories: Quinn Smith »
Visit the Opportunities page to apply for URS summer grants! read more about URS Summer Grants - now open! »
The Deans' Summer Research Fellowship applications are now open! Find more information at https://undergraduateresearch.duke.edu/opportunity/urs/deans-summer-res…; read more about Deans' Summer Research Fellowship Apps Open! »
Download Grad School 101 Pdf Flyer (pdf - 4.21 MB) Academic Advising Center, Academic Resource Center, the Academic Guides, and URS are partnering to offer a series of workshops about graduate school for undergrad students! These workshops will cover how to choose programs to apply to, the GRE, how to identify mentors, who to contact for LoRs, and getting started on your personal statement! Sign up for one or all. Link: https://duke.qualtrics.com/… read more about Graduate School 101 Workshop Series »
Muser Summer 2023 applications are open and accepting applications until Sunday, February 26 at 11:59pm! Visit muser.duke.edu to browse projects and apply for these unique opportunities. read more about MUSER Summer 2023 Applications are Open! »
URS Administered grant applications are now open for Spring 2023. Applications will be reviewed until funds are depleted for the semester, and will re-open in the fall. These grants include the URS Conference Grant, the URS Assistantship Grant, and the URS Independent Study Grant. For more information, visit our site. For questions, email ursoffice@duke.edu. read more about URS Administered Grants Now Open for Spring 2023 »
For more information, visit the Duke MMUF page at https://ousf.duke.edu/affiliated-programs/mellon-mays-undergraduate-fel…; read more about Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Application Info »
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The Undergraduate Research Support (URS) Office, the Directors of Academic Engagement (DAEs), and the Academic Guides (AGs) are partnering to offer a series of interactive workshops to help students learn more about the whys and hows of undergraduate research, including summer research programs. You can register for all three workshops or just attend one or two! Tuesday January 17th 5 - 6:30pm, Keohane Atrium, The Why of Research and How It Helps Your Career Monday January 23rd 5 -… read more about Summer Research Opportunities Workshops »
The BSURF 2023 application will open December 1, 2022 and will be due February 6, 2023. More information is available at the BSURF page of the URS website. read more about BSURF 2023 Application Timeline »
NCRC is a large-scale, multidisciplinary forum held annually at Harvard University, where the most accomplished undergraduate students from across the United States and internationally convene each year to share their research in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The core vision behind our conference is to provide student researchers with the opportunity to hear from the world’s leading authorities in academia, policy, and industry, as well as to foster important exchanges and dialogue between students… read more about Attend the 2023 National Collegiate Research Conference »
Apply by February 20, 2023 at 5:00pm. Are you and a group of fellow students excited about testing a new idea or exploring a compelling research question? Do you want to extend work that you started through a course, extra-curricular activity, or Bass Connections, DukeEngage, Data+ or Story+ project? Bass Connections and the Undergraduate Research Support Office are pleased to support this research grant program for students involved in collaborative team-based… read more about Student Teams Grants 2023 »
The Office of Undergraduate Education and The Directors of Academic Engagement are hosting an Undergraduate Research Summit at Duke on October 29th in Perkins 217 from 10am – 2:30pm. The event will feature panel discussions, workshops, and seminars with topics ranging from getting involved in research to planning for a senior research project. Students from all disciplines are invited to attend. Please see the schedule of events and register here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/… read more about 2022 Undergraduate Research Summit »
PEP is an opportunity aimed at supporting the political and leadership development of Duke students. One of the program’s goals is to support women and underrepresented groups in political leadership, though the program is open to students of all identities. Eligible participants are Duke students of any majors who apply during the fall of their junior year. As PEP Fellows, students will participate in unique leadership development opportunities, including taking a politically-engaged class… read more about Political Engagement Project (PEP) Info Session »
The 17th annual Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research will take place on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Call for Papers -- Submissions due November 1, 2022 Submit at https://www.ucur.org/upcoming-ucur read more about Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research »