Description

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for The CardiOvascular Digital hEalth Research (CODER) T32 Training Program. Our goal is to provide dynamic research training for postdoctoral fellows who wish to be independent investigators and team scientists in digital health research. In our program, fellows will develop and implement novel solutions towards improving cardiovascular health in an equitable manner. The CODER program will provide a stipend and other financial support for up to two years. Detailed below are key program facts and the application process and link. Please share this invitation with those in your network who would be interested.

Financial support
Stipend support for a Kirschstein-NRSA award Postdoctoral Trainee, childcare costs, tuition fees and travel.

Program highlights
Thematic Cores: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Informatics and Data Science, Mobile Health and Point of Care Testing
Team-based mentoring to provide a supportive, transdisciplinary experience
Required and elective didactic coursework tailored to the trainees’ interest and needs in either data science or patient oriented CODER projects (opportunity for Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, MSCI)Professional and career development opportunities tailored to the trainee

Duration of support
Support is up to two years.

Application process
To complete the online application, you will need to upload the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Personal statement (maximum one page)
List of references who will be sending a letter of recommendation. A minimum of two letters are required and one should be from your most recent research mentor.

***Application deadline: April 3, 2026***
Apply here!
Visit the CODER website
Questions, E-mail: CODERTrainingProgram@umassmed.edu

Requirements

Eligibility requirements
U.S. citizen, noncitizen national of the United States, or permanent resident
All trainees are required to pursue their research training full-time, normally defined as 40 hours per week
Trainees must have received a PhD, MD, DDS, or comparable doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution by the start of training. Comparable doctoral degrees include, but are not limited to, the following: DMD, DC, DO, DVM., OD, DPM, ScD, EngD, DrPH, DNSc, DPT, PharmD, ND (Doctor of Naturopathy), DSW, PsyD, as well as a doctoral degree in nursing research.