Quick facts

Deadline

February 1, 2025

Program Dates

June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025

Contact

Jessica Harrell

ursoffice@duke.edu

Supporting Department or Unit

Undergraduate Research Support Office

Location

Durham-based
Duke's Durham Campus

Area(s) of interest

Arts & Humanities
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences

Opportunity type

Civic Engagement
Field work
Independent research
Lab
Project based
Research

Delivery

In-Person

Credit

Non-Credit-Bearing

Weekly commitment

Full-time (30+ hours)

Program cost

Free

Compensation/funding

Stipend

Description

SURF is an 8-week summer program for rising sophomores interested in Biological, Social Sciences, or Arts & Humanities research. Students learn how to ask research questions, engage with the methodology in their field, participate in professional development workshops, and discuss research.

Participants receive a $4,000 stipend.

Eligibility

GPA Requirement

None

Year in school

Rising sophomore

Department/School/Major

None

Language Requirement & Details

No

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate
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This program was truly one of best experiences I've had at Duke so far. It has not only taught so much about research and bench work, it has also taught me how to live independently and connect with a community. This program has also exposed me to many different fields and perspectives that have significantly influenced my decisions on a major/future career. I have felt immensely supported throughout the entire summer and my future at Duke. 

Anonymous, Class of 2027