AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Program
Purpose
The AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Program was developed to engage groups of early-career researchers to actively participate in biomedical research that involves the use of AI/ML methodologies on biomedical research data, clinical and genomic cohorts to address health disparities.
The program has successfully completed two cohorts and will continue in Cohort 3 to support individuals conducting research at the intersection of healthcare practice and delivery, AI/ML methods, and the reduction of health disparities, with fellows representing institutions and their investigators from a variety of fields of study, institutions, and geographies.
About AIM-AHEAD
AIM-AHEAD is an initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health that is dedicated to promoting workforce development in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), with emphasis on reducing health disparities. Led by the AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center, this program has cultivated a nationwide consortium that embraces transparency aimed at leveraging AI/ML to enhance health outcomes across under-resourced communities. Through the establishment of strategic partnerships, targeted research programs, and engagement with key stakeholders, AIM-AHEAD continues to bolster participation and foster meaningful involvement within the AI/ML and healthcare field.
Participants
This Fellowship supports early-career researchers (graduate students, postdocs, junior faculty, and others conducting research outside of an academic institution within 10 years of completing their highest degree) in implementations of novel and innovative data science and data-focused research problems. The Research Fellowship Program launched Cohort 1 in September 2022, Cohort 2 in September 2023, and Cohort 3 in October 2024.
Submitted Applications
| Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Cohort 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | 46 | 59 |
Awarded Research Fellows
| Fellows | Institutional Mentors | AIM-AHEAD Mentors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | 22 | 12 | 22 |
| Cohort 2 | 25 | 18 | 25 |
| Cohort 3 | 25 | 13 | 25 |
Cohort 1 Fellows
Regional Distribution of Fellows - Cohort 1
Cohort 2 Fellows
Regional Distribution of Fellows - Cohort 2
Regional Distribution of Fellows - Cohort 3
Impact
The Research Fellowship Program provides both funding support and additional AIM-AHEAD resources for researchers who leverage AIM-AHEAD to gain access to training, data, and infrastructure needed to rapidly develop research skills required in the AI/ML field.
Research Fellowship Datasets
From 1 dataset in Cohort 1 to 6 datasets in Cohort 3
Research Fellow's Primary Datasets
| OCHIN | MedStar | AWS | All of Us | BioData Catalyst | ScHARe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cohort 2 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Cohort 3 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Program Inquiries
All questions and inquiries regarding this program can be directed to the Research Fellowship HelpDesk. Please create a help ticket here: HelpDesk - Submit a Ticket