The experiential learning that begins in your first semester and continues through hands-on design challenges culminates in authentic research experiences with faculty in their laboratories. You’ll learn more about science and design than you ever thought possible—even if what you learn is that laboratory life isn’t for you.
Being a Grand Challenges Scholar opened my eyes to systemic injustices—not just in the United States but worldwide. I want to work to address those inequities.
Elizabeth GriffinClass of 2019 Katsouleas Grand Challenges Scholar
Leonard White, associate professor in neurology, teaches Functional Anatomy of the Human Brain course for undergraduates in the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences cube inside the Levine Science Research Center.
Find a Research Experience with Muser
Duke’s online student research network is the place to start. Our faculty research labs list opportunities for undergraduates within the Muser system. Typically, there are three rounds of recruiting every calendar year. Research experiences usually last one semester.
This is your opportunity to work under faculty supervision on a research topic that you choose while earning course credit.
First- and second-year students can enroll in an EGR independent study course as a free elective. Third- and fourth-year students can enroll in an independent study course that counts as an advanced elective in their major (without an area of focus).
The first step is to request an independent study. The deadline is two days before Drop/Add ends. Click below to learn how to apply, based on your class standing and major.
Special note to our Trinity College peers: you can participate in these experiences, too, through an EGR independent study!
The Pratt Research Fellows Program provides opportunities for immersive research over three semesters. Third-year and advanced second-year students are encouraged to apply. Typically, Pratt Fellows graduate with distinction and with many other honors.
The Thomas C. Katsouleas National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges Scholars Program seeks leaders with the drive to take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity—and want to start while they are still undergraduates.
Experiential learning doesn’t end in the lab. It continues with authentic professional activity, including presenting your discoveries at academic and scientific conferences. The Pratt School of Engineering provides students with grants of up to $500 to attend national or regional research conferences.
The Pratt Research Fellows program offers juniors the opportunity to pursue valuable research experience for three semesters and a summer
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