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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
January 4-8, 2026 (Sunday – Thursday)

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2026 Winter Institute Scholarship Application

We are excited to announce that the scholarship application for 2026 Winter Institute is open now! All students, both first-year and returning, are eligible to apply for Institute scholarship funds. If you plan to attend multiple summer sites in 2026 and wish to apply for scholarships at each site, please indicate this when prompted. All applicants will be notified of their application status before registration opens. The application will close at 5PM ET on August 8, 2025 at 5PM ET.

Post-Institute Action Items

Request Transcript (or 202-463-5570)

Where to Stay

The Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel 

NOTE: The hotel block will open concurrently with registration launch in late August.

The Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel is steps away from both the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson. This full-service hotel has Internet accessible guest rooms, an in-house restaurant and lounge, a fitness center, and an outdoor terrace with fire pit and televisions.

Getting to Tucson

By Plane
Tucson International Airport is located 8 miles south of downtown Tucson and approximately 8 miles from the Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel.

By Ride Share/Cab
Uber and Lyft are available from the airport, as well as cab services. A ride from the airport to the Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel will cost approximately $25.

By Automobile
Phoenix, Arizona:  115 miles
El Paso, Texas:  316 miles
Las Vegas, Nevada:  404 miles
San Diego, California:  410 miles
Santa Fe, New Mexico:  557 miles

Local Information about Tucson

Please note: Participants must attend all classes to receive full credit toward their IOM.  Please be sure that your flight arrangements provide adequate time for you to complete classes through Thursday at 11:30 a.m., as well as accommodate travel to the airport.