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Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Annenberg Fellowship Award for Interdisciplinary Research and Engagement (AFIRE) · November 2025 Annenberg Fellow · Awarded by: Program II · $5,000.00 Competitive fellowship funded by the Annenberg Foundation to support Program II students pursuing interdisciplinary research that strengthens the Duke community. Selected for a project directly aligned with my self-designed Program II major, Neurological Development & Nutrition. As an AFIRE Fellow, I am responsible for conducting an approved research or fieldwork project; maintaining formal mentorship with faculty and community partners; presenting outcomes to the Program II community; and producing both an internal and public-facing dissemination product. The fellowship provides up to $5,000 to support research, internships, and global immersion projects that advance interdisciplinary scholarship.
Advanced Medical and Public Health Intern · September 2021 Team Lead · Awarded by: Leadership Initiatives · $2,000.00 Collaborated with Nigerian physicians and community partners to adapt health materials, deliver educational sessions, and oversee a $2,000 community health budget for anemia-prevention kits.