Summer School 2026 Team Leader Application Form : I-GUIDE

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Title or Role *

For example, post-doc researcher, assistant faculty member, etc.

Department, Program, Center *

What department or program are you affiliated with.

University or Organization *

A Title of your Problem / Idea (10 words or less) *

Limit the title to 10 words or less.

Application Area / Theme. Each problem will focus on one or more of these. *

Novel applications of spatial AI models
Environmental hazards and disasters, including floods, extreme heat, or hurricanes
Social and environmental problems that can benefit from convergence science and AI approaches
Novel spatial approaches applied to social and environmental contexts

Please select one or more option.

Brief Description of your Project, Problem Area, or Idea *

Briefly (<400 words) describe the problem that you are seeking to address. 1) Include the specific question or questions that you hope to answer. 2) Be clear about how your proposed project relates to the Summer School 2026 application areas and themes. 3) Outline how a small group of experts from different backgrounds will work together to help address this problem.

Data Sets *

Briefly (<100 words) describe what data is required and desired for your project. Include sources for data sets.

Software, Platforms, Tools, Techniques, Methods *

List what software, platforms, tools, or methods you expect or recommend participants use for your project.

Programming Languages *

List what computer languages you expect or recommend participants use for your project.

HPC / GPU Resources Needed *

Provide an estimated amount of HPC/GPU resources that you might need for completing the proposed project.

Preferred Backgrounds, Skills, and/or Experiences for Your Team

Provide a brief description of any specialized backgrounds that you would prefer your team members to have. We cannot guarantee team members will have these skills and experiences, but it helps us understand any methodological or disciplinary backgrounds that would benefit your project.

Describe any experience you have had with graduate students, project management, or teamwork. *

Availability at the 2026 Summer School (Monday July 13 - Friday July 17) *

I already know that I can be in Urbana-Champaign the entire time
My availability in Urbana-Champaign is uncertain at this moment but I expect to confirm my availability soon.

In-person participation to guide and direct your team is mandatory. Team leaders must be present at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and actively engaged with their students during the week.