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 college junior
Rising college senior

Department/School/Major

All departments/majors

Language Requirement & Details

No

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate