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Call for applications is now open!
The Duke University Summer Research Fellowships 2026 is an exciting opportunity offered by the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity for undergraduate and graduate students.
This program is designed for students interested in gaining hands-on research experience in the scientific study of inequality and its social consequences.
📍 Location
- United States
🌍 About the Fellowship
The fellowship is built around the Cook Center’s core research areas, including:
- Educational & Economic Opportunity
- Health Equity
- Carceral Justice
Participants work in a collaborative research environment alongside:
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate researchers
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Senior faculty mentors
The program emphasizes:
- Data science and research methods
- Public policy impact
- Real-world applications of academic research
💰 Benefits
- Undergraduate Fellows: $2,500 per term (up to $5,000 total)
- Graduate Fellows: $10,625 stipend
- Mentorship from leading researchers and faculty
- Hands-on experience in research and data analysis
- Networking with academic and professional scholars
- Opportunity to contribute to published research outputs
🎯 Program Highlights
- Work on high-impact social equity research
- Gain practical skills in:
- Data collection
- Literature review
- Policy analysis
- Participate in a multi-stage research group model
- Develop mentorship and collaboration skills
✅ Eligibility Criteria
For Undergraduate Applicants:
- Must be a current student at:
- Duke University
- Duke Kunshan University
- Must be enrolled for Fall 2026
- Must be eligible to work in the USA
- Able to commit 14–19 hours per week
For Graduate Applicants:
- Must be a current PhD student at Duke University
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must be enrolled for Fall 2026
- Must coordinate with Director of Graduate Studies
🌐 Eligible Regions
- Open to students of:
- Duke University
- Duke Kunshan University
📝 Application Process
To apply:
- Download the official application form
- Complete all required sections
- Prepare supporting documents (CV, academic profile)
- Combine all materials into one PDF file
- Submit via email to:
📅 Application Deadline
- 1 May 2026
🔗 Apply Now
👉 https://socialequity.duke.edu
📧 Contact
- Email: cookcenter@duke.edu
⚠️ Disclaimer
This post is for informational purposes only. Applicants are advised to visit the official website of the Duke University for complete and updated details.
