We encourage students from STEM fields outside of computing to apply and learn how supercomputers and parallel processing can help solve complex computational science problems.
When and Where
The bootcamp will run in the Chicagoland area on August 9 – 14, 2026.
Cost
There are no fees to participate. Domestic airfare, meals listed on the agenda, and lodging are provided along with a stipend to cover any additional costs for the week.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission is February 28th, 2026.
What attendees can expect
- Participants will gain foundational knowledge of HPC concepts and work on projects in small groups to address real-world energy challenges
- Meals and lodging will be provided
- Ground transportation for local attendees as well as for arrival/departure flights is included
Program highlights
- Tour of the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility at Argonne National Laboratory
- Networking reception
- Keynote speakers on HPC and AI
- Lightning Talks
Frequently Asked Questions
Reach out to introtohpc@alcf.anl.gov with any other questions.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong interest and motivation to develop skills in high-performance computing (HPC). Applicants should be undergraduate or early-career graduate students in STEM with interest but no experience in HPC.
The Argonne Introduction to HPC Bootcamp will provide training to approximately 70 participants. Qualified applicants will have:
- Little to no experience with high-performance computing
- Little to no experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning techniques
- Some experience with python or another programming language
Yes! Non-U.S. applicants who are currently at U.S. institutions are welcome to apply. For those accepted, they will need to share their passport, visa, and/or I-94. More information about when and where to submit these documents will be shared upon acceptance to the program.
Please use the application form.
February 28th, 2026 at midnight, anywhere on Earth.
By end of March or early April 2026.
Free! Travel, meals listed on the agenda, and lodging will be covered for all participants. An additional stipend will be provided to all participants to cover any additional costs.
The bootcamp is in-person only. Bootcamp materials will be made publically available to review after the event.
The bootcamp will take place at the Q Center, a conference center in St. Charles, IL about 40 miles outside of Chicago, IL.
Yes, if accepted, participants must attend the bootcamp throughout the scheduled days: August 9-14, 2026.
