Summer Program for Advancing Research Knowledge (SPARK), Atlanta VA
Category : Student Opportunities
SPARK is a nine-week research program at VA Atlanta. Students work with VA physicians or lab-based researchers, conduct research, network with peers, and attend lectures from specialists. This year, 2 students from Emory University will be accepted to the Summer 2025 Cohort.
SPARK runs from May 27 to August 1, 2025, with a mandatory orientation day included. Work hours are 9 AM to 5 PM at Atlanta VA. Full on-site presence required for program eligibility.
Other Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have prior research experience.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Must be either a medical school student, graduate student in a STEM program, and/or a Nursing graduate student.
- Meet NIH’s Underrepresented Minority Criteria.
The application is open now and will close on December 8th, 2024. For more information and application instructions, visit the program website here. Feel free to contact Dr. Selma Cuya-Smith (selma [dot] cuya-smith [at] va [dot] gov) with any questions.
