Bass Connections engages students in the exploration of big, unanswered questions about major societal challenges alongside Duke’s incredible faculty.
For Students
Students can get involved in Bass Connections through interdisciplinary research teams, intensive summer programs, semester-long courses and student research grants.
Students can learn more by:
- Browsing Student FAQs
- Reviewing how project teams work
- Reading descriptions of current and past project teams
- Exploring our interdisciplinary themes
- Browsing funding opportunities
- Reading stories from students who have participated in the program
- Joining our Student Advisory Council
For Faculty
Faculty can propose and lead year-long research teams, design, develop and tech courses that integrate collaborative projects, and mentor student research grantees.
Faculty can learn more by:
- Browsing Faculty FAQs
- Exploring the Bass Connections vision and model
- Reading about the project proposal process
- Browsing our resources for leading teams
- Joining a Collaborative Project Courses Faculty Fellows cohort
- Exploring course design resources
- Reading advice from faculty who have led Bass Connections projects
McKenna Paulik ’25
“The collaborative nature of working within interdisciplinary teams, comprising both graduate and undergraduate students, was undeniably the highlight of my Duke experience. Bass Connections has deepened my proficiency in collaboration, communication, writing and research, all of which I believe will be instrumental in shaping my future career endeavors.”