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Duke STAR Program
Duke University
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
- January 6, 2027
- Program starts
- Not yet published
- Program ends
- Not yet published
Refresh status: 2026/current baseline; 2027 cycle refresh required
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience22/25
Academic / Research Quality17/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access13/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network13/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability10/15
Financial Accessibility8/10
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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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