Quick facts

Deadline

January 2, 2026

Program Dates

June 22, 2026 - July 24, 2026

Contact

Divine Pinson

dukestarprogram@duke.edu

Supporting Department or Unit

Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI)

Location

Durham-based
Duke's Durham campus

Area(s) of interest

Health

Opportunity type

Project based
Research
Team based

Delivery

In-Person

Credit

Non-Credit-Bearing

Weekly commitment

Full-time (30+ hours)

Program cost

Free

Compensation/funding

Stipend

Description

STAR program offers real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing. The goal of the program is to have every participant qualify for co-authorship on a peer-reviewed manuscript related to the team’s project. This is for high school, college and med students. College stipend of $5000.

Eligibility

GPA Requirement

None

Year in school

None

Department/School/Major

None

Language Requirement & Details

No

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate
UNC Robertson Scholar
Non-Duke Institution