Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP)

A seven-week summer research program in Duke Biomedical Engineering labs for North Carolina rising high school juniors and seniors who are at least 16, with priority for Durham Public Schools students. Students work on research projects, attend required workshops and seminars, and spend eight hours a day on campus on weekdays. There is no cost to apply or attend, and students receive a stipend, transportation and daily lunch.

Offered by Duke University Biomedical Engineering. Research for high school students in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Engineering, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Durham, North Carolina.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP)

When is the Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP) deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP)?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Durham, North Carolina. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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