Focused Research Education and Experience using Multimodal and Interdisciplinary NIH-supported Datasets (FREEMIND)
FREEMIND is a free 12-month educational program in AI and data science that works with NIH-supported datasets. The program includes a two-week in-person bootcamp at UC San Diego, where participants receive hands-on training in programming (GitHub, Python), machine learning, FAIR data principles, and research ethics. Throughout the year, participants also receive ongoing mentorship to develop their own independent research projects. There are no tuition costs, and travel and housing support are provided for out-of-area participants, though no stipend is included.
Learn more & apply here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/research/freemind
Application deadline: February 13, 2025
Lead faculty and instructors include SPARC Community member Bhavesh Patel of CALMI (California Medical Innovations Institute). All faculty members included in the program have had extensive experience in training and mentorship and represent multiple disciplines relevant to AI, data science, and clinical domains.
