2026 SPARK Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference

2026 SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp Application

SPARK Africa will host its next bootcamp and conference in Abuja, Nigeria, from February 2 - 6, 2026. SPARK aims to help build a local ecosystem of African scientists to directly address the health needs of the Nigerian and broader African community. The 5-day bootcamp and conference will include opportunities for education, interaction, and collaboration to enable and empower local researchers with tools and approaches towards the local discovery of drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, and medical devices with a focus on the application of the SPARK model in low-resource settings.

Contact: information.niprd@niprd.gov.ng

First Name *

Surname *

Age *

Age at last birthday

Highest Academic Qualification *

Email *

Current Position/Role *

Institution *

Country *

State of Origin

Required For Nigeria Only

Place of Residence

Required For Nigeria Only

English Proficiency Level *

Area of Clinical Interest or Research *

Without disclosing your IP, please describe your area of clinical interest or research if you have one

Knowledge and Experience of Translational Research *

With specific examples from your work or career, please describe your experience of Translational Research

Motivation (<200 words) *

Please describe why you want to be involved in the SPARK Bootcamp

Career Path (<200 words) *

What do you see yourself doing in the future? What are you aiming for?

Biography (<200 words) *

Please write your biography below

CV/Resume Submission *

Please submit a copy of your CV in PDF format