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Development Programs

Students Providing Aligned Research and Knowledge (SPARK)

Students Providing Aligned Research and Knowledge (SPARK) is a pilot initiative of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) in cooperation with the Public Service Commission (PSC). The program is targeted at university graduate and 4th year undergraduate students.

The two main objectives of the program are to:

• Better align the intellectual capacities of students and professors in academia with the public administration and public policy research needs of the federal Public Service; and
• Provide high-performing students the possibility of being considered for future positions in the federal Public Service.

Under SPARK, selected students will be paid for research projects in areas of public administration and public policy, gain knowledge and experience addressing practical, real-life issues, and can potentially be hired into an indeterminate position upon graduation. Further, students work with a professor, who plays a supervisory role, and are able to carry out research from their current location.

Information for Students

Information for Managers

Resources

List of Previous SPARK Research Topics

Contact Us

For more information about the program please contact:

John Kehoe
Partnerships and Best Practices
Canada School of Public Service
Telephone: 613-947-9209
Facsimile: 613-992-1736
Email: john.kehoe@csps-efpc.gc.ca