2026 Application Archive

Note: The application period for the 2026 Summer Institute has closed. This information is preserved for archival purposes.

We are committed to making this professional development accessible. All admitted participants receive:

Travel: Fully covered airfare/train for two round trips (Phase 1 + return for Phase 3).
Housing: Private apartment-style housing at GWU (includes kitchens and private baths), available for the full six weeks.
Stipend: A small stipend is provided to support incidental expenses during the in-person days.
Honorarium: An additional honorarium is awarded post-institute upon the successful teaching of new material and participation in the external evaluation process.

We seek a diverse cohort of 25 faculty members committed to updating their teaching.

Profile: Full-time faculty (teaching or tenure track) at a U.S. institution of higher education, currently teaching Cybersecurity.
Commitment: Must be available for all in-person dates and have departmental support to teach the developed materials in the 2026/2027 academic year.

The application process is managed via our online portal. Before you begin, please prepare:

Course Proposal: A brief description of the course where you intend to deploy the new AI materials.
Letter of Support: Please ask your Department Chair to prepare a letter confirming:
- Release time for the summer dates.
- Commitment to offering the course/module in the upcoming academic year.