During the summer, students are expected to participate full-time. A maximum of 5 days (without stipend) may be missed during the appointment period, if necessary, for other commitments.

During the spring/fall, students participate part-time and virtually.

Program benefits include:

• Weekly stipend
• The opportunity to learn from world-reknown scientists and engineers
• Optional professional development activities, including workshops, lab tours, lectures, poster sessions, seminars, and networking opportunities

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident at the time of application
• Be a rising junior/senior or a recently graduated senior (within two years of graduation who has not yet enrolled in college) or in good standing at an accredited high school or enrolled in an accredited home school program in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Roane or Loudon County
• Be at least 16 years of age by the time of appointment
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

Participant Obligations:

• Complete an online application via Zintellect
• Obtain two recommendations, through the Zintellect application system, from a STEM teacher or principal (curriculum coordinator for home school students)
• Complete pre- and post-appointment surveys
• Behave in a responsible and professional manner
• Avoid activities that interfere with the appointment period

*Only applications with recommendations submitted from a principal or STEM teacher (curriculum coordinator for home school students) by the deadline will be considered for selections.