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 3.0Curriculum 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
Rankings cannot be purchased. Sponsorship or advertising does not affect program scores.
Alumni Experience
What verified alumni report
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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews
Evidence
Sources supporting this profile
2 sourcesOfficialOfficial
Verified October 2, 2026program_dates_2027
Official Duke STAR high-school/undergraduate page states in-person program dates June 21-July 23, 2027.
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Verified September 17, 2026master_record
Discovery source only; official validation pending
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