AI and ML Training Grants
The purpose of this RFA is to train student researchers (undergraduate, graduate or pre/post-doctoral) in testing and refining artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms using learning health care system data and/or multiple longitudinal data sources to improve our understanding of all data related to precision medicine. Data source examples include but are not limited to: images, electronic health records, wearable devices, smart phone and other sensor related technology, genetics, biology, and community engagement. Applicants are encouraged to use multiple sources of data, or longitudinal data to continue to refine algorithms.
Success for the applicant is identified as gaining experience and proficiency in applying data science techniques to identify and solve problems in the cardiovascular research field which ultimately will result in advanced knowledge for scientific advancement and better outcomes for those affected with cardiovascular and brain health conditions.
Example topics for applicants include but are not limited to:
– identifying machine learning approaches for classification of images from multiple data sources;
– predicting behavioral and lifestyle choices from data sources;
– predicting income level, educational level from data sources;
– new pipelines to enable more effective and efficient workflows for analyzing data in the cloud.
2 Years
UpperĀ $100,000USD
The award duration is two years.
Award Amount:
– $50,000/year ($100,000cash total).
– An additional Amazon Web Services (AWS) service credit for use of the AHA Precision Medicine Platform will be provided for computational time, use of AWS tools and infrastructure, and storage worth up to $50,000/year.
The Institute Executive Committee reserves the right to determine the final award amount for competitive projects based on need and potential impact.
The training grant is open to researchers from any discipline (including bioinformatics, computer programing, biostatistics, and other computer programing related disciplines). The training grant is intended for trainee applicants who have attained at least a bachelor’s degree and are eligible to conduct research under the supervision of a sponsor.
There is no field of study restriction so long as the applicant demonstrates ability to complete the project proposal with the allotted time and money made available by the training grant.
– This training grant is open to students with a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree.
– If the applicant is a postdoctoral fellow, at the time of award activation, the candidate may have no more than five years of postdoctoral research training or experience (excluding clinical training).
– This training grant is not intended for individuals of faculty rank.
Exceptions:
— M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with clinical responsibilities who needs instructor or similar title to see patients, but who devote at least 80% full-time to research training.
— R.N./Ph.D. with faculty appointment. Fellow will be expected to devote his/her time to research or activities directly related to the development into an independent researcher. All other eligibility criteria apply.
A trainee working at a U.S. based institution must have one of the following designations:
– U.S. citizen.
– Permanent resident.
– Pending permanent resident (any resident who has an approved I-765 form and has submitted an I-485 application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services).
– E-3 Visa – specialty occupation worker.
– F1 Visa – student.
– H1-B Visa – temporary worker in a specialty occupation.
– J-1 Visa – exchange visitor.
– O-1 Visa – temporary worker with extraordinary abilities in the sciences.
– TN Visa – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional.
– G-4 Visa – family member of employee of international organizations and NATO
For awards to non-U.S. based institutions, trainees must meet appropriate designations or approval to conduct research and receive funding. The foreign University will also need to meet foreign equivalency determinants for a non-profit in the United States.
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