Quick facts

Deadline

October 24, 2025

Program Dates

Program Session 1: 1/7/26 - 4/22/26; Program Sessions 2: 5/11/26 - 8/14/26

Supporting Department or Unit

Kenan Institute for Ethics

Location

Domestic
Various

Area(s) of interest

Arts & Humanities
Health
Interdisciplinary
Natural Sciences
Quantitative Sciences
Social Sciences

Opportunity type

Course based
Internship

Delivery

In-Person

Credit

Credit-Bearing

Weekly commitment

Full-time (30+ hours)

Program cost

Free

Compensation/funding

Stipend

Description

Pursuing Purpose is a fellowship program that allows Duke undergraduate students to develop their purpose through a seminar taken in the spring semester that connects to an internship or substantial work experience over the summer.

Eligibility

GPA Requirement

None

Year in school

Rising junior
Rising senior

Department/School/Major

None

Language Requirement & Details

No

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate