Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity And Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) is an initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health that is dedicated to enhancing diversity in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), with emphasis on reducing health disparities and promoting health equity. Led by the AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center, this program has cultivated a diverse nationwide consortium that embraces equity and transparency, aimed at leveraging AI/ML to enhance health outcomes across diverse and 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 health equity field.
The AIM-AHEAD Consortium is excited to announce the Call for Proposals for AIM-AHEAD Program for Artificial Intelligence Readiness (PAIR) Cohort 2.
PAIR leverages AIM-AHEAD's capabilities to jump-start AI for health equity research in eligible institutions (as defined in the Eligibility Section). Developed for under-resourced institutions and organizations, PAIR has strengthened foundations for sustainable success in AI/ML health equity research at numerous awardee institutions nationwide. Read more about AIM-AHEAD PAIR here.
PAIR will issue up to 15 awards for Phase 1, each totaling up to $100,000, and up to 10 awards for Phase 2, each totaling up to $150,000.
Key Dates
Application Due: January 15, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET
Notice of Award: February 26, 2025
Program Start Date: March 3, 2025
| Informational Webinar Schedule |
Townhall Q&A ,Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Central Time, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Eastern Time Application workshop, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Central Time, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Informational Webinar Recording |
Click to watch the November 18, 2024 informational webinar recording Click to open the November 18, 2024 informational webinar slides |
| Application Link |
Step 1: Click here to register as a "mentee/learner" on AIM-AHEAD Connect (our Community Building Platform) Step 2: Click here to submit a PAIR application for review using InfoReady platform |
| Project Period |
Phase 1 will be 12 months. Upon selection, Phase 2 will be 12 months |
| Award |
Fifteen PAIR Phase 1 Awards at up to $100,000 each and up to ten PAIR Phase 2 Awards at up to $150,000 each |
| Mentor(s) |
AI/ML and health equity experts and grant writing coaches will provide support and training. Institutional mentors may also be proposed |