SLDP On-line Resources
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What is This Resource?
This resource is a directory of funding opportunities for
student leaders and groups. Although not an exhaustive list, the
most commonly used resources are provided. Contact us to let us
know of an unlisted resource that you would like to share.
Why is This Resource Important?
This resource is important because it offers student leaders
and groups a centralized location to find information on a wide
variety of commonly used funding opportunities on campus. A
frequent complaint of student leaders is that it is difficult to
know all of the funding opportunities available to them. This
resource is an effort to help address this need.
RESOURCES FOR FUNDING >
the university & cultural fund || leadership development training & conference
travel fund || kenan institute for ethics
campus grant || robertson scholars program
collaboration fund || student organization
advising resources (SOAR)
The University & Cultural Fund
The University & Cultural Fund is intended for undergraduate programming that enhances the experience of Duke students. Click here for more information.
The Leadership Development Training & Conference Travel Fund
The University is committed to supporting students who desire to enhance their leadership skills through participation at local, regional, state and/or national conferences. The Student Leadership Development Training and Conference Travel Fund is available to undergraduate students who are seeking financial support to participate in leadership conferences and activities (e.g., conferences, workshops, training) related to their current role in the Duke community and benefiting their overall Duke experience.
Some conference travel in which past recipients have been funded include:
• American Mock Trial National Championship Tournament
• Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education Conference
• Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Student Leadership Conference
• InterCollegiate Taiwanese American Student Association Conference
• The LeaderShape Institute
• National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
• NC College Republican Convention
• Pan-American Collegiate Chess Championship
• Society of Women Engineers Regional Conference
• Workers Rights Consortium Board Meeting
A reimbursement up to $150 is typically awarded on a one-time per academic year basis. Note that this fund is for individual requests and is not designed for group submissions. Also note that this fund is not available for mission trips or academic-related travel (i.e. for a class project or individual research interests).
You can apply by submitting an on-line application at least 3 weeks prior to the activity for which funding is requested. On the application, you will be asked to provide general information about yourself, details regarding conference travel as well as the financial needs for the conference.
Every effort will be made to review your application and notify you of the decision in a timely manner (typically within 2 business days). Please allow 3-4 weeks for the check reimbursement process to be completed.
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Kenan Institute for Ethics Campus Grants
Grants of up to $500 are available to all members of the Duke community (students, staff, and faculty) to support initiatives at Duke that promote ethical or moral reflection, deliberation, and dialogue. We welcome diverse perspectives and submissions from organizations and individuals in all areas of the University and the Medical Center.
The Campus Grants program provides support for speakers, workshops, meetings, curriculum development, publications, organizational collaborations, and other activities.
Travel grants are awarded only in exceptional circumstances where the project is clearly linked to promoting moral or ethical reflection on campus.
Organizations already receiving ongoing and sustaining support from the Kenan Institute for Ethics are not eligible to apply for these grants. An organization (or representative thereof) or individual may receive only one grant in any given academic year.
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Robertson Scholars Program Collaboration Fund
The Robertson Scholars Collaboration Fund has been instituted to support projects that have the potential to initiate or enhance collaboration between Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill. All faculty, staff and students on both campuses are eligible to apply. One-year grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded.
The Robertson Scholars Collaboration Fund is available to Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff and students.
For more information on the fund and the application process, do one of the following:
- Visit http://www.robertsonscholars.org/collaboration/
- Email robertson@unc.edu requesting the call for proposals
- Call (919) 843-5494
- Stop by one of the Robertson Scholars Offices:
023 James M. Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence
Graham Memorial
UNC-Chapel Hill Campus
Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows
103 West Duke Building
Duke East Campus
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SOAR (Student Organization Advising Resources)
Guide to Funding
Presented by the Office of Student Activities and Facilities (OSAF). Click here to find out about the following funding opportunites:
- Bassett Fund (Undergraduate Publications Board)
- Campus Council
- Class Councils
- Community Service Center
- DSG Club Fund
- DSG President's Discretionary Fund
- DSG Programming Fund
- Duke University Union (DUU)
- Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC)
- Quad Councils
- Robertson Scholars Fund