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NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

Duke University

United States · North Carolina, USA · Durham, NC, USA

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 262455

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Mar 12, 2026

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As part of The Community Research Collaborative Internships, you’ll join a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where your creativity, curiosity, and commitment to community-engaged scholarship can thrive. You will contribute to research, data analysis, and communications efforts that advance impact-driven programming and support communities across Durham and beyond.

Be Bold.

The Community Research Collaborative Intern offers a variety of internship opportunities for students eager to explore applied research, data science, evaluation, design, and community engagement. These roles place you at the center of a dynamic partnership focused on creating meaningful, measurable impact.

Qualifications:

Strong interest in community engagement, data science, or social impact
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, GIS, etc.) is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Attention todetail and commitment to data integrity

Possible Internship Roles

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities will vary based on the internship role, and may include:

Collaborating on community-based research and data science projects
Mining and analyzing data to optimize community engagement strategies
Developing custom data models and algorithms for applied research
Assisting with database design, development, and testing
Supporting the setup and maintenance of data handling systems
Ensuring data security and data integrity
Responding to information requests from community partners
Conducting literature reviews and summarizing findings on emerging topics
Assisting in the design and implementation of mixed-methods evaluations
Tracking grantee progress toward impact goals and metrics
Analyzing spatial data and producing digital maps
Creating data visualizations for academic and community audiences
Writing, editing, and proofreading reports for publication and web distribution
Designing materials for print and digital collateral
Maintaining accurate data records and safeguarding confidentiality
Performing other duties as assigned

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to real-world solutions in partnership with community organizations. These internships help build the foundation for a future in research, data science, evaluation, design, education, or community engagement.

Additional Information

Positions are part-time
Internships are term-limited and may be renewable based on funding and strategic priorities

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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