Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Student Application

This is the application for the Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Program at the University of Washington hosted by the DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology (CNT). More detailed information can be found on the Summer Program page.

You can also access the full application in Spanish, Russian, or Vietnamese.

Instructions: The student applicant must complete the form below. The application materials may be submitted in your native language. If you prefer, you can print this form and submit it to DO-IT by postal mail, fax, or email.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Identify as a neurodiverse learner (defined as those with academic challenges related to conditions such as dyspraxia, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder, and Tourette syndrome).
Have aptitude and interest in attending college.
Currently be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior, or a college freshman.
Commit to program participation.

Applications are accepted throughout March 31st for Summer 2026. Applications received after that time will be considered on a space-available basis.

After submitting this application, we will email the parent/guardian listed on the Parent/Guardian Recommendation and Consent form and the individual listed on the Recommendation from a Teacher, Counselor, Administrator, or Coach form.

Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their status within two to three weeks of the March 31 deadline.

All NNL program offerings are contingent upon receipt of continued funding. The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

Which part of the program are you interested in?

N/A

Summer Program

Year-Round Opportunities

Both

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Address

Phone

Birth Date

Gender

Ethnicity *

None

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

Race

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Legal Guardian First Name

Parent/Legal Guardian Last Name

Parent/Legal Guardian Address

Parent/Legal Guardian Phone

Parent/Legal Guardian Email

School Information

School Name

School Location

Grade level, current academic year

Expected Date of High School Graduation

School Contact (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator, or Coach)

School Contact Email Address (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator, or Coach)

This email address will be used to contact the teacher, counselor, administrator, or coach for additional information.

Applicant Essay Questions

Respond to each of the questions below. You may enter text in the field provided or upload a single alternative file (in audio or video format, if your disability affects your ability to respond in printed form).

1. Thinking beyond high school, describe your education and career goals.

2. Describe the nature of your disability and how it affects your learning or school participation and what accommodations you use.

3. Describe the accommodations, support systems, and tools you use to support your disability at school and at home.

4. State in 200-500 words why you would like to be included in the NNL program.

5. What is your interest in neuroscience or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)?

6. Additional comments (optional).

How did you hear about this program?

File Upload (alternative format for questions)

Files must be less than 10 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf and docx

Program Participation: Equipment and Transportation

Currently, NNL is hosted onsite at the UW Seattle Campus.

Please confirm that you have access to a computer and internet connection to use video conferencing tools to participate in our program. *

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I understand that in order to participate in the NNL summer program, I will need to find my own transportation to the University of Washington Seattle campus. I will be able to do one of the following: