AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program - Cohort 1

Call For Mentors

The AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program is recruiting mentors for Year 1 Awardees. This program intends to increase researcher diversity in AI/ML by training individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to gaining proficiency in AI/ML data analysis and applying their expertise to benefit communities underrepresented in biomedical research.

Learn more about the AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program here: https://www.aim-ahead.net/data-science-training-core/aim-ahead-and-ncats-training-program/

Program awardees will have the opportunity to select a mentor from the AIM-AHEAD Consortium to provide support and guidance throughout the 8-month intensive training program. The AIM-AHEAD Mentors will be chosen from a pool of AIM-AHEAD Mentor applicants. The Mentor Application will be open through April 8, 2024. All selected mentors will be notified by April 15, 2024.

AIM-AHEAD Mentors

Eligibility Criteria for AIM-AHEAD Mentors:

• Expertise in AI/ML or statistical analysis or EHR analysis and/or clinical, social determinants of health expertise.
• Prior mentorship experience.
• Can come from different sectors such as industry, non-profit organizations, healthcare organizations, faith-based institutions, or academic institutions.

Expectations for AIM-AHEAD Mentors:

• Mentors will make time and effort commitments toward mentorship of the mentee.
• Mentors will facilitate access to expertise to conduct the work.
• Mentors will attend monthly check-ins with the mentees for research progress and review the mentee's monthly progress report.
• Mentors will provide mentees with field expertise and advice.
• Mentors will have regular communication with mentees and will add goals and tasks for mentees.

Terms and Conditions for AIM-AHEAD Mentors:

The Terms and Conditions include the benefits and responsibilities that the mentors agree to when they accept the AIM-AHEAD mentor role.

• Mentors should have Ph.D., MD or equivalent qualification (such as PharmD., DNP, or Dr.PH) or very strong expertise in AI/ML or statistical analysis or EHR analysis expertise and/or clinical, social determinants of health expertise.
• Mentors should be associated with an organization (educational institution, private sector, community organization, etc.). Mentors cannot be individuals without an organizational affiliation.
• AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center members are highly encouraged to serve as mentors for this program.
• Mentors will be in good standing with their organization.
• Mentors will adhere to AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center policies, termination, non-compliant agreements, and these terms and conditions.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Go to https://connect.aim-ahead.net/program/p/NCATS24.
2. Click “Login to Get Started”
   (You must create a new account as a “Mentor/Expert” if you do not have an account on AIM-AHEAD Connect).
3. Now, you have landed in the AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program. Click the “Apply to become an Mentor” button to apply to be an AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program Mentor.
4. Complete the “Mentor Expertise Self Assessment” and click “Submit”.
5. Review the Terms & Conditions and click “Agree & Confirm”.
6. You have now completed your application to be a mentor for an AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Trainee. If you are selected, you will receive an email from AIM-AHEAD Connect indicating that a fellow has requested mentorship from you. All selected mentors will be notified by April 15, 2024. Please make sure to check your Junk/Spam folder during this time.

Deadline to Apply: April 8, 2024

Questions:

Questions regarding the AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program may be directed to the AIM-AHEAD Training Program Help Desk.