2024 Selection Timeline
- August 12: applications open!
- August 29 (5:30 - 7:30pm) Tabling @ Marketplace: stop by with questions and to find out more about SPIRE
- September 5 (1:00 - 4:00pm) Tabling @ Bryan Center Plaza: stop by with questions and to find out more about SPIRE
- September 9 @ White Lecture Hall (6:30 - 8pm): INFO SESSION with student board - food will be provided!
- September 12 (1:00 - 4:00 pm) Tabling @ Bryan Center Plaza: stop by with questions and to find out more about SPIRE
- September 13 (11:59pm): applications due by 11:59pm!
- September 20 - 26: 15-minute interviews with the SPIRE Selection Committee
- September 27 - 30: notification of acceptance
- October 8 @ 6:30pm: SPIRE New Fellows Welcome Dinner
Who Should Apply?
The Duke SPIRE Fellows Program welcomes first-year undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing studies in STEM fields, especially those who are from underrepresented communities, first generation, and/or low income backgrounds.
*Due to the outstanding support system already in place through our PreHeath Advising Program, prehealth students will not be considered for placement in SPIRE.*
SPIRE Application:
The online application consists of the following questions:
- Please share the reason(s) you are interested in studying STEM at Duke and describe your short and long-term goals in this field. (limit answer to 250 words or less)
- Briefly describe a time you felt challenged/discouraged. What did you do that helped you rise to the challenge(s)? (limit answer to 250 words or less)
- Please let us know why you want to be part of the SPIRE Fellows Community. (limit answer to 250 words or less)
- Are you applying for or are you already involved in another program which will require a significant time commitment? Examples include: Focus, ROTC, varsity athletics, or a merit scholarship program. If yes, please indicate the program(s):