DUIRI Summer 2026 - Now Accepting Applications
The Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship (DUIRI) program is now accepting student applications for its Summer 2026 session. Undergraduate students can explore available research projects and apply through the DUIRI website.
Students may apply to up to three projects. Eligible applicants must be undergraduate students at Purdue University (West Lafayette or Indianapolis), have completed at least one semester, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The application deadline is April 6, and selected students will be notified by April 24.
During the summer session (May 19 – August 8), students will work full-time on interdisciplinary research projects addressing challenges in Global Security, Global Health, and Global Sustainability. Each participant will receive a $5,000 fellowship, contingent on successful completion of program requirements.
This year, select projects are supported through partnerships with the
Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF) and
CERIAS, offering students additional opportunities to engage with leading research initiatives in sustainability and cybersecurity.
The program culminates in a poster presentation and a one-page abstract summarizing research outcomes.
Important Dates:
Applications due: 6th April
Notification to selected students: 24th April
DUIRI Spring 2026 – Ongoing Session (January 12th to May 9th)
Undergraduate students from Purdue West Lafayette and Indianapolis have been selected to participate in the Spring 2026 DUIRI session, featuring 13 interdisciplinary faculty-led projects in Global Health (5), Global Security (3), and Global Sustainability (5).
Key Spring 2026 Dates & Deliverables
- January 16, 2026 – Learning Contracts Due (students will send completed contracts to duiri@purdue.edu)
- April 14 – April 16, 2026 – Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium
- May 8,2026 – Post Abstract on DUIRI e-Pubs Site
- May 8,2026 – Abstract and Poster Due (email to duiri@purdue.edu)
Student Spotlight: DUIRI Participant Recognized for Research Excellence
We are proud to share that a DUIRI participant has been recognized for outstanding undergraduate research accomplishments. The student's experience in the Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship (DUIRI) program played a significant role in shaping their academic journey and career aspirations in supply chain management.
