Quick facts

Deadline

Regular Application Cycle: February. 6, 2026; Late Application Cycle: March 17, 2026

Program Dates

Anytime after spring semester - Anytime before fall semester

Contact

Leigh Ann Waring

leighann.waring@duke.edu

Supporting Department or Unit

Duke Career Center

Location

Domestic
Locations include domestic and international experiences. Specific locations vary, as it is the responsibility of the student to secure their internship site. Internships and research with Duke-affiliated offices/departments are not eligible.

Area(s) of interest

Arts & Humanities
Health
Interdisciplinary
Natural Sciences
Quantitative Sciences
Social Sciences

Opportunity type

Internship

Delivery

In-Person

Credit

Non-Credit-Bearing

Weekly commitment

Full-time (30+ hours)

Program cost

Free

Compensation/funding

Stipend

Description

The Internship Funding Program (IFP) aims to reduce the financial challenges associated with participating in low-paying or unpaid summer internships, thereby facilitating undergraduate student career exploration. Open to first-year through junior students. See website for more eligibility information.

Participants receive a $5000 stipend to support living expenses during the summer internship.

Eligibility

GPA Requirement

None

Year in school

Rising junior
Rising senior
Rising sophomore

Department/School/Major

None

Language Requirement & Details

No

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate