How to Apply

The application window for the 2025-2026 academic year has closed.

Applications for 2026-2027 will be accepted June 1-June 30, 2026.

  • CV

    1-page resume or CV.

    Yes, we really mean one page.

    Condense and summarize as needed.

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

    1 letter from a faculty member. It can be, but does not have to be a M.D.

    1 letter from an individual that is not a faculty member nor a family member.

  • 1-Page Essay

    Write a one-page essay answering the following questions:

    • What will I contribute to the Feagin Leadership Program?

    • What do I expect to get out of my experience in the program?

  • Check your calendar and confirm that you are available for all program sessions.

    SESSION DATES for 2025-2026

    Session 1 - September 5-6, 2025 (Friday all day, Saturday half day)

    Session 2 - October 17-19, 2025 (3-day event in Annapolis, MD)

    Session 3 - November 21, 2025 (half-day event Friday afternoon)

    Session 4 - January 9, 2026 (half-day event on Friday afternoon)

    Session 5 - February 13, 2026 (half-day event on Friday afternoon)

    Session 6 - April 10, 2026 (half-day event on Friday afternoon)

    Feagin Leadership Forum - TBD (save the date for 4/30/26-5/1/26)

    Feagin Scholars Graduation - TBD (save the date for 5/3/26)

  • Submit

    Please email your application in PDF format to Stacey Herrera at stacey.herrera@duke.edu with the subject line: "2025 Feagin Application" or click the button below. Application packets MUST be submitted as one PDF attachment to your email to ensure that all information is included with your application.

  • 2025-2026 Scholars Announced

    August 1, 2025

    If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Joe Doty at joseph.doty@duke.edu.