Awards include travel to and from Midland for the residency. Expenses for foreign citizens will be covered from the point of entry into continental United States. If air travel is elected, some shipping expenses may be assumed by the Center. Living quarters are large, individual, furnished apartments in a wooded environment. Each apartment has an equipped kitchen.
Laundry facilities are available on campus.
Board is provided through a per diem allowance. Week day lunches are provided at the Creativity Center. The Creativity Center welcomes applications from all disciplines and areas of interest including the arts, sciences and humanities. The applicant's Project Idea should be new and innovative and have the potential for impact in its field. While there are no specific applicant requirements related to age or academic experience, the program structure requires the maturity to work independently and live co-operatively.