Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK)

Research mentorship program placing rising high school juniors and seniors from Duval and St. Johns counties in Mayo Clinic laboratories in Jacksonville (3.5+ GPA; students also enter a regional or county science fair). Applications run October 15 to December 4, 2026, and the 2027 program starts with a mandatory orientation on June 8, 2027.

Offered by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Research for high school students in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: 2026-12-04.

Fields: Medicine, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Jacksonville, Florida.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The deadline is December 4, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK)

When is the Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) deadline?

The deadline is December 4, 2026.

Is Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) free?

Yes. Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK)?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Jacksonville, Florida. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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