The ACAAI SPARK Award is a scholarship program designed to “spark” an interest in residents who are considering a specialty in Allergy/Immunology. This award provides $1,500 to 20 residents to help cover travel and meeting-related expenses to spend 3 days (Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15) at the 2026 ACAAI Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Registration for the annual meeting is complimentary for awardees.

Recipients will participate in a special Fellows-in-Training (FIT) symposium, be mentored by a FIT, and attend a variety of sessions covering all aspects of Allergy/Immunology. Scholarships will be awarded to individuals from across the country in the fields of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Med-Peds.

The SPARK Award Program is open to 1st and 2nd year residents with a focus on Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Med/Peds.

Click here for the 2026 SPARK Award Application.

Please contact Katy Allen at [email protected] with any questions..

The deadline for applications is Friday, May 15. We anticipate contacting awardees on Wednesday, June 17. 

Regarding the ACAAI SPARK Presidential Initiative with HBCU medical programs:
ACAAI is working with Program Directors at Howard University, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. If you want to apply from one of these schools, please check through your Program Director. Or, please contact Katy Allen to check availability.