New Groundwork Fellowships Open to Undergraduates

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: April 23, 2026. The Prison Engagement Initiative at the Kenan Institute for Ethics invites undergraduate students to apply to become 2026-2027 Justice Lab affiliates and fellows.

Deadline: March 1, 2026 (priority). What does it mean to live an ethical life? Kenan Summer Fellows spend a summer exploring this question through independent projects grounded in reflection, practice and mentorship.