Applications are now being accepted for the AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Health Data Science Training Program Class of 2026. Trainees receive 6 months of online training - from the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning, to launching a first project using the real-world health data in the N3C. Online courses, weekly live classes, project guidance, and 1:1 mentorship. Trainees must be able to commit 8-10 hours/week to training and receive an $8000 stipend and $2000 travel allowance to present their work at the AIM-AHEAD Annual Meeting in July 2026.
AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Health Data Science Training Program (HDSTP) - Cohort 3
The AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program, through a partnership with the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), was designed to reduce barriers for AIM-AHEAD researchers to access and analyze real-world clinical data. This program provides trainees with the skills and guidance needed to conduct novel research at the intersection of AI/ML and healthcare, using data collected from a broad cross-section of American communities.
Application Deadline: September 26, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Please Note: Current and former AIM-AHEAD Program participants (including awardees, fellows, trainees, mentors, clinical advisors, experts, and grant-writing coaches) are ineligible to apply to the current year AIM-AHEAD Training Programs.
AIM-AHEAD-funded Coordinating Center Personnel and federal employees are eligible to apply, but if accepted, they will not receive the stipend and allowance. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions: AIM-AHEAD Training Program Helpdesk.
There will be an informational webinar on September 17, 2025— 2 p.m. Central Time.
Sign-up for the informational webinar.
See the Call for Applications for full details on all of the programs. Applications are due September 26th and include letters of recommendation, so act fast if you want to apply. Note: Pease confirm with your organization whether you can commit the time and accept the stipend.
AIM-AHEAD Training Programs - Call For Applications