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Successful applicants are those who have written some non-trivial code for large systems, develop at least some of the code they use (as opposed to use code written by others), have applications that require very large systems, and expect to spend at least part of their career in developing and using code for scientific and engineering applications. The training program is not for beginners who have never written parallel code. 

ATPESC provides advanced training to approximately 70 participants.  Qualified applicants must have: 

• Substantial experience in MPI and/or OpenMP programming.  Equivalent experience with Data Science framework programming will also be considered.
• Used at least one HPC system for a reasonably complex application and
• Plans to conduct CS&E research on large-scale computers, or assist research in an research software engineer (RSE) capacity.

The ability to access all supercomputing resources used in this training program is mandatory for participation.  For ATPESC, the following restrictions apply to foreign nationals: 

Foreign nationals from countries that appear on a restricted foreign country listing in section 15 CFR 740.7 License Exceptions for Computers (including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) require a very lengthy approval process for access to DOE supercomputers, which will not complete in time for ATPESC.  Therefore, citizens of these countries are not eligible to apply.  

Foreign nationals from countries that are not restricted will need a valid passport, visa, and supporting documents with an expiration date beyond the end of the training program (August 8, 2026).  Selected applicants will be provided a letter of invitation for visa purposes if needed.

Depending on the country of citizenship, the process for approving accounts can take weeks to months, and we cannot guarantee successful approval. Selected applicants whose accounts have not been approved by June 5, 2026, may be unable to participate in ATPESC. 

Please see the application page.

No, when submitting your application we only need the information requested in the application form.  If you are accepted to ATPESC, at that time you will be directed to upload your documents in a secure manner.

After submitting your application on Linklings, you should receive an email confirming your submission has been received.  Also, when you are logged in to Linklings you should see your application listed with the option to edit it. 

The waitlist is not a guarantee of acceptance to attend ATPESC. There are various points in the process where a seat may become available and offered to you. It may be soon; or it may be shortly before the program starts. 

Some accepted people may immediately decline their seats due to a change in circumstances. Later, there may be a delay in approving someone’s account to the extent that we must cancel their attendance. Delays in obtaining visas may also cause someone to withdraw.

Participants must attend the full program, including after dinner sessions, from 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2026, through 6 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026. ATPESC reserves the right to charge fees to recover costs incurred by no-shows, early departures, or flight changes. 

ATPESC is planned to be held in person. Participants are expected to attend the entire duration of the program. 

Note, if the event is unable to take place in person, programming will shift to a virtual format.

The following meals are provided to the participants of ATPESC 2026 at the venue: 

7/25 Sat – None 
7/26 Sun – Breakfast (if arrived on 7/25), Dinner 
7/27-7/30 Mon-Thu – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
7/31 Fri – Breakfast, Lunch 
8/1 Sat – Breakfast* 
8/2 Sun – Breakfast, Dinner 
8/3-8/6 Mon-Thu – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
8/7 Fri – Breakfast, Lunch 
8/8 Sat – Breakfast (if overnighted on 8/7) 

*A boxed lunch will be provided to Argonne campus tour participants on 8/1  

Grab and Go items are available for purchase at the Q Center. 

It depends on the distance: 

• If your travel exceeds 299 miles, you must fly roundtrip from your domestic home city to Chicago for ATPESC to cover your travel. 
   
• If your round trip is less than 299 miles from ATPESC, you may drive and be reimbursed for mileage and tolls. The ATPESC support team will provide a Google Map confirming roundtrip mileage from your home. 

ATPESC will perform a cost comparison after receiving your registration. Reimbursement follows Argonne’s travel policy in effect at the time of travel and will be coordinated after ATPESC concludes.  

If your travel is more than 299 miles and you choose to drive, you will not be reimbursed by ATPESC. Please communicate your plans so the support team can coordinate housing on ATPESC approved travel days. 

Yes. Domestic train or bus travel can be arranged by an ATPESC support team member in accordance with Argonne’s travel policy in effect at the time of travel.

No, ATPESC is a “retreat” type event, and the daily schedule does not allow time for commuting. However, you may check out over the weekend (August 1-2, 2026). You would be expected to return prior to the start of the session on August 3 at 8:30 AM.

Yes! Travel (via air) and getting access to Argonne National Laboratory requires a form of REAL ID or other acceptable forms of identification.  

If traveling with a driver’s license, please ensure it is REAL-ID compliant. If flying without a REAL ID-compliant license, TSA now imposes a $45/leg fee that must be covered by a participant and is non-reimbursable by ATPESC.

International flights to/from the United States are not funded by ATPESC. If selected, you must fund your own international travel. 

ATPESC can pay for a domestic roundtrip flight between your U.S. port of entry and Chicago (for example, New York City to Chicago) on ATPESC approved travel days. This domestic travel must be booked by our travel department. Please provide details and flight preferences when registering.

No. ATPESC cannot fund personal travel time and cannot book travel outside ATPESC approved travel days. One-way flights cannot be booked. Please confirm your ATPESC funded travel before making any personal travel arrangements.

The support team will coordinate roundtrip flights at the lowest logical airfare. If the itinerary is booked with an airline where you have membership, the team will add your frequent flyer number to the reservation.

Upgrades, including preferred seat selection and class of service, are personal expenses not covered by ATPESC.

Any changes to an ATPESC coordinated ticketed itinerary that you previously approved are personal expenses. Contact your ATPESC support team member for assistance. Do not contact the airline directly. Missed flights, airline change fees, and venue no-show penalties are personal expenses and are not covered by ATPESC. 

No. Baggage fees are not covered. Check the airline’s website for carryon limitations. For convenience, the venue offers self-service laundry facilities at no cost.

No. Per Argonne rules, ATPESC cannot book one-way flights. You may book your own itinerary at personal expense. 

Hometown ground transport and parking fees are not covered.

No. ATPESC cannot fund personal travel time and cannot book travel outside ATPESC approved travel days. One-way flights cannot be booked. Please confirm your ATPESC funded travel before making any personal travel arrangements.

No. Per Argonne travel rules, ATPESC cannot book open-jaw tickets. The support team will work with you to book a roundtrip flight between your home city and Chicago on ATPESC approved travel days. Alternatively, you may arrange your own itinerary at a personal expense.

No. Partial reimbursements are not available. The support team can arrange a roundtrip flight on ATPESC approved travel days between your home city and Chicago. You may book your own itinerary at personal expense.

ATPESC will provide ground transport to the venue on approved travel days. An ATPESC support team member will provide additional information once your flight itinerary has been ticketed.

ATPESC has contracted a limousine service to provide roundtrip transportation between your local residence and the venue. Argonne travel rules apply.  
If you plan to go home on the weekend, inform the ATPESC support staff once you submit your registration for them to adjust your lodging dates accordingly and before the venue lodging deadline. 

Note: You are expected to be onsite by 8 a.m. Monday, August 3; you may store your bags at the venue until your room is available for check-in. 

Contact the ATPESC support team by July 6 (venue lodging deadline). After this date, you are responsible for all nights prepaid on your behalf based on your registration details.  
 
No-shows and early departures are personal expenses. The venue will collect payment via the personal credit card provided at check-in. 

No. Rental cars are not funded. ATPESC has contracted a limousine service for transportation to/from Chicago airports on ATPESC approved travel days. 

You will receive an online link to the limousine service portal two weeks before the program starts to arrange ground transportation. 

Contact the ATPESC support team. Your housing will be coordinated according to your ticketed flight itinerary. 

Lodging will be booked according to your approved ticketed flight, train, or bus itinerary. If arriving by personal vehicle or local transportation, lodging will be booked based on the arrival/departure details provided in your registration form. 

No-show and early departure fees are personal expenses and are not covered by ATPESC. 

If necessary, ATPESC can cover the night before for lecturers scheduled for a morning session. “Local travel” is defined as less than 50 miles and must exceed 12 hours of business in one day, including travel time.

Yes. Parking is free, and no permit is required. 

No. You need to bring your own. 

ATPESC provides a single occupancy room for one person. The venue is a conference center; guests incur fees to share the room, and meals (which cannot be opted out). Guest fees, including double occupancy room charges, are personal expenses not covered by ATPESC. Contact the venue directly for current costs. 

ATPESC is an intensive two-week, hands-on training program with after-dinner sessions. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled program activities. 

ATPESC does not provide or fund childcare. If you bring a child to the venue, you must arrange for a guardian and/or childcare independently of ATPESC. 

Participants will need access to individual laptops. Participants will also be given access to DOE supercomputers. They will need to ensure access before arriving by following the steps provided to sign up for an account.

During the ATPESC program, participants will have the opportunity to tour the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility in-person. Site access to Argonne National Laboratory will be coordinated by program staff.

Yes. Participants are required to use their own laptops to connect to ATPESC resources. Wifi connection will be provided by the program.

Please contact any of the program organizers. For a medical emergency call 911.