Quick facts

Deadline

March 17, 2025

Program Dates

May 2025 - August 2025 (report due to Duke Arts)

Contact

benesonaward@duke.edu

Supporting Department or Unit

Duke Arts

Location

International
Domestic and International

Area(s) of interest

Arts & Humanities

Opportunity type

Field work
Independent research
Project based
Research

Delivery

Hybrid

Credit

Non-Credit-Bearing

Weekly commitment

Varying commitment

Program cost

Free

Compensation/funding

Stipend

Description

The award provides funding (either $2500 or 4500) for fees, travel and other educational expenses for arts-centered projects proposed by Duke University-admitted undergraduate students, including graduating seniors. Students who plan to pursue a career in the arts or creative industries are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

GPA Requirement

None

Year in school

None

Department/School/Major

None

Language Requirement & Details

No

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate

I took part in Puppet in Prague’s Marionette Carving + Performance workshop, an intense 22-day program that ran from August 8 to August 30 in the Czech Republic. This experience offered an incredible chance to master the craft of carving a traditional Czech wire marionette and perform at the well-known Prague Summer Festival. This immersive program not only taught me a valuable traditional skill but also allowed me to display my work in a professional context.

Ivy Sun, class of 2024. Major, Theater Studies; Minors in Japanese and Biology