Explore Dozens of Summer Research Projects Through Data+ and Other Plus Programs

Since 2015, Ed Balleisen has led the university’s efforts to advance interdisciplinarity, partnering with academic leaders across campus. We asked him to reflect on what makes Duke’s interdisciplinary approach distinctive.

Deadline: February 28, 2026 (priority); rolling until filled. Data+ 2026 will run from May 18 through July 24. Undergraduate and master’s students interested in exploring new data-driven approaches to interdisciplinary challenges are welcome to apply.

This summer, 270 undergraduate and graduate students took part in team-based research projects through Data+, History+ and seven other “plus” programs, working alongside other teams on campus.