Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

    Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK)

    A highly competitive mentored research program pairing high school juniors and seniors with Mayo Clinic faculty mentors for immersive research experiences in world-class laboratories. Students conduct original research projects (20+ hours/week during summer, flexible during school year) resulting in science fair presentations and potential publications.

    Cost

    Free

    Deadline

    Dec 31, 2026

    Duration

    6+ months

    Where

    Jacksonville, Florida · hybrid

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