Quick facts

Deadline

3 Rounds: December 22, 2025; March 2, 2026 and April 6, 2026

Program Dates

Start after the Spring 2026 semester and end before the Fall 2026 semester

Contact

Kristin Russell

dukelife@duke.edu

Supporting Department or Unit

DukeLIFE

Location

International
Various beyond Duke's Durham campus Domestic or International

Area(s) of interest

Arts & Humanities
Health
Interdisciplinary
Natural Sciences
Quantitative Sciences
Social Sciences

Opportunity type

Civic Engagement
Community outreach
Field work
Internship
Lab
Research

Delivery

In-Person

Credit

Non-Credit-Bearing

Weekly commitment

Varying commitment

Program cost

Free

Compensation/funding

Stipend

Description

RISE helps eligible DukeLIFE rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors participate in career-accelerating learning experiences. For students who accept supervised summer internships, RISE awards them a flat-rate stipend to assist with housing, meals, and transportation costs.

Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates in Trinity or Pratt and demonstrate high financial need as indicated in their need-based financial aid records.

Participants may apply for a $2,500 or $5,000 stipend. Awards are based on budget justification. 

Eligibility

GPA Requirement

None

Year in school

Rising junior
Rising senior
Rising sophomore

Department/School/Major

None

Course Prerequisites

None.

Language Requirement & Details

Yes

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate