DF SUM AY25/26 NSF SPARK program

Regis University • Denver, CO

3d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Summer research internship for first-year undergraduate students. Interested in gaining paid research experience in biology this summer? This opportunity, the Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge (SPARK), is available specifically for students completing the introductory biology course sequence this spring 2026! If you would be interested in working with a Biology faculty mentor and participating in cohort-building professional development (with Dr. Lucas), please apply! The program will run approximately 6 weeks (May 11 – June 18), and you will be paid $20.30/hour for a total of 94 hours to gain this valuable experience that will assist you in building your skills in research. You will also receive travel funds to present your work at a national or local scientific conference.
Since 1877, Regis University has been using our Jesuit background to provide an education for men and women of all ages and faiths and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola, the mission of Regis University is to educate men and women of all ages to make a positive impact in a rapidly-changing global society. We encourage our students to seek truth, live purposeful lives, and continually examine and attempt to answer the question: "How ought we to live?" In accordance, with our Catholic, Jesuit values, Regis University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our increasingly diverse student body, which includes students of all backgrounds, including those from historically-marginalized backgrounds, to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Regis University's Northwest Campus is the main campus and administrative hub, located in Denver, Colorado. Regis University has three additional campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Thornton, Colorado and the Denver Tech Center, as well as distance learning initiatives.
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Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
• Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• If you have a GPA lower than 2.5, please submit a narrative explaining the lower GPA and your proposed steps for increasing your GPA
• Must be a first-year student currently completing BL261 and have already completed BL259.

Benefits

• This position is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees