Summer Opportunities Guide

Field Studies and Institutes

Name of Institution: Duke University Talent Identification Program

Program Title: Field Studies and Institutes

Program Type: Summer

Program Date Information: June-July; Specific dates vary

Grades/Age Levels: Grades 9-12

Description:
Duke TIP offers challenging educational adventures to motivated, dedicated, and talented high school students who possess a desire to learn in a unique setting.

Field Studies: Duke TIP Field Studies are two weeks long and take place in U.S. locales or in countries around the world such as China, Costa Rica, Italy, and the Netherlands. These authentic academic experiences, similar to college field courses, allow students to take advantage of unique surroundings to fully explore the course material.

Institutes at Duke University: Living on Duke University’s campus, students experience college life first-hand. They study college-level material, attend workshops focused on the college admissions process, and live and study within the walls of the majestic Duke campus.

Admissions Criteria:
Candidates must complete an application, which includes a transcript, standardized test scores, a resume, and a short narrative

Cost:
Starting at $3,450

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions

Financial Aid:
Need-based financial aid is available for US-based Field Studies and Institutes.

Locations: Durham, NC

Contact:

  • Nicki Charles
  • Address: 1121 W. Main St.
  • City/State/Zip: Durham, NC 27701
  • Telephone (919) 681-6519
  • Fax (919) 668-9155
  • Email address: ncharles@tip.duke.edu
  • Web address: www.tip.duke.edu