The Emory National Debate Institute is a summer debate camp run by Emory University's Barkley Forum on its Atlanta campus. The two-week Policy Debate Institute serves students who have not competed in policy debate as well as those with 1-2 years of experience, with resident and commuter options. Rising 9th-12th graders are accepted, along with select rising 8th graders who have a coach recommendation.
Offered by Barkley Forum, Emory University. Summer Program for high school students in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Humanities, Policy, Leadership
Info checked November 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 11. It takes place in person in Atlanta, Georgia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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