Chicagoland Computational Traineeship Program in High Energy Physics, Apply by 2/1

The Chicagoland Computational Traineeship Program in High Energy Physics (C2-THE-P2), jointly hosted by Northern Illinois University (NIU) and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) in partnership with Argonne and Fermilab National Laboratories, offers a unique two-year training program designed to equip students with cutting-edge computational tools and expertise to advance the field of particle physics.

• Comprehensive Training: Students will gain hands-on experience in computational physics, data science, and high-performance computing (HPC) while receiving exceptional mentorship from NIU, UIC, and national laboratory faculty.
• Career-Boosting Benefits: The program includes tuition waivers, stipends, and strong connections to the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility for specialized training.
• Diverse Learning: Participants will take specialized coursework, attend monthly seminars, and acquire project management skills—all invaluable in today’s computational and scientific job market.
• Access to Elite Projects: Physics faculty mentors are involved with world-renowned projects like ATLAS, CMS, and DUNE, and computer science faculty are leaders in HPC and data science. 

Eligibility Highlights

•      Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older.
•      Applicants must apply to a graduate program in Physics or Computer Science at NIU or UIC.
•      Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by February 1, 2026.

 

 For more details, they can visit www.c2thep2.org.