AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship 2024

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Program Details

Welcome to AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Mentoring Program!

The AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Mentoring Program aims to connect current Research Fellowship Cohort 3 fellows with AIM-AHEAD Mentors and provide the fellows with field expertise.

All Research Fellows in Cohort 3 will have one AIM-AHEAD Mentor that will be chosen through the AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Mentoring Program. The AIM-AHEAD Mentors will be selected from a pool of AIM-AHEAD Mentor applicants. The open dates for the AIM-AHEAD Mentor Pool Application will be announced soon. All selected mentors should be notified by October 27, 2024.

Eligibility criteria for AIM-AHEAD Mentors

  • Should have a Ph.D., MD, or equivalent qualification (such as PharmD., DNP, or Dr.PH) or expertise in AI/ML, statistical analysis, or EHR analysis, and/or expertise in clinical or social determinants of health
  • Prior Mentorship experience
  • Mentors come from various sectors, including industry, non-profit organizations, healthcare, faith-based institutions, and academia.
  • Mentors should be associated with an organization (educational institution, private sector, community organization, etc.). Mentors cannot be individuals without an organizational affiliation.
  • Mentors must be US Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Non-Citizen Nationals.

Expectations for AIM-AHEAD Mentors:

  • Mentors will make time and effort to commit to the mentorship of the mentee.
  • Mentors will commit at least 10 hrs a month towards the mentorship and program.
  • Mentors will be active for the entire program, including submission of action actions (e.g., progress reports), and communication with mentee and administrative staff.
  • Mentors will complete all regulatory requirements to assist with the mentee’s research project.
  • Mentors will facilitate access to expertise to conduct the work.
  • Mentors will provide mentees with field expertise and advice.
  • Mentors will provide technical support to mentees when needed.
  • Mentors will attend mandatory monthly Research Fellowship Meetings.
  • Mentors will attend monthly check-in with the mentees for research progress and review the mentee’s research.
  • Mentors will communicate monthly between AIM-AHEAD Mentors and Institutional Mentors (if any).
  • Mentors will have weekly communication with Mentees.
  • AIM-AHEAD Mentors will receive up to $10,000 as allowed by their institutional policy.

Terms and Conditions for AIM-AHEAD Mentors:

The Terms and Conditions will 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 must be US Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Non-Citizen Nationals.
  • Mentors should be associated with an organization (educational institution, private sector, community organization, etc.). Mentors cannot be individuals without an organizational affiliation.
  • Mentors will sign a subcontract with Harvard Medical School.
  • Mentors will have no conflict of interest(COI) with AIM-AHEAD. A conflict of interest would be individuals who are AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Stakeholders, and current individuals who work with AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center for the Research Fellowship.
  • AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center members selected as AIM-AHEAD mentors should consult with their institutions about COI and acceptance of payment.
  • Mentors will be in good standing with their organization.
  • Mentors cannot have Mentees that are from the same institution/organization.
  • Mentorship will include a 10K benefits paid in four equal installments ($2500 per payment).
  • Mentor will adhere to AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center policies, termination, non-compliant agreements, and these terms & conditions.
  • AIM-AHEAD MPIs can participate as AIM-AHEAD mentors but will not receive the mentor's stipend per NIH requirements.

Note for mentors: For those who joined AIM-AHEAD as a mentor - Mentor Expertise Self-Assessment is required to be included in the “research mentors” list.

Questions:

Questions regarding the Fellows Program may be directed to Help Desk

AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Program PI: Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha, PhD

Program Director: Dr. Paul Avillach, MD, PhD

Co-Director: Wyatt Bensken, PhD

Co-Director: Nawar Shara, PhD

Co-Director: Chunmei Liu, PhD

Program Admin: Kim Huynh, MPH