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2027 Program Profile · High school + college · NC

Duke STAR Program

Duke University

Durham, NC · Biomedical / Pharmacology · Research / STEM program
High school + collegeFreeStipend / compensationComputation: Varies / not specifiedHealth sciences: StrongData Confidence A

Program Snapshot

What students should know

Access model
Free research program / funding varies
Eligible students
High-school and college applicants meeting current STAR eligibility
Current grade eligibility
10th, 11th
College eligibility
College / undergraduate eligible
Geographic eligibility
Duke onsite / local commute or self-arranged housing
Research experience
Authentic mentored research / internship
Mentor / professional exposure
Scientists / faculty; clinicians or physicians may be included
Computational component
Varies / not specified
Health-sciences focus
Strong
Tuition / fee
$0
Stipend / compensation
Stipend/support not publicly verified
Housing / travel
Housing not routinely provided

2027 Cycle

Dates and application status

Application opens
November 16, 2026
Application deadline
Jan 6, 2027
Deadline status
Confirmed
Program starts
June 21, 2027
Program ends
July 23, 2027
Application timing: Not yet open
Refresh status: 2026/current baseline; 2027 cycle refresh required

Editorial Assessment

How the score is calculated

Version 3.0
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience20/25
Academic / Research Quality17/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access11/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network11/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability11/15
Financial Accessibility10/10

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Alumni Experience

What verified alumni report

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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews

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Evidence

Sources supporting this profile

2 sources
OfficialOfficial
Verified October 2, 2026

program_dates_2027

Official Duke STAR high-school/undergraduate page states in-person program dates June 21-July 23, 2027.

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OfficialOfficial
Verified September 17, 2026

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Discovery source only; official validation pending

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