Application Information

The Appalachian Regional Commission, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge Associated Universities partner to provide a residential, hands-on 2-week learning institute focused on math science and technology for high school teachers and students.

Who – High School Students and Teachers from counties in the 13 state Appalachian Region - Teachers and students apply separately. Teachers are not responsible for the students.  These are two separate programs which run concurrently and may share special events.

• When – July 7- 20, 2012 (residential program)
• Teachers and Students receive:
  • Transportation reimbursement
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • Entrance fees to special events
  • Research experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (small student research groups and small teacher research groups will be assigned to a variety of ORNL research groups)
• Teachers receive $1000 stipend.
• Registration Fee - NONE

Application Deadline - March 2, 2012

Application forms and additional information are available at Appalachian Regional Commission. 

Applications are submitted to your ARC State Program Manager.