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The application deadline for the 2025 mHealth Training Institute is January 2, 2025. Participation in the mHTI is by invitation only. Due to the intense and team-science nature of the training, the institute is limited to 25 scholars selected from the pool of applicants.
Eligibility Requirements
Hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DDS, DVM, etc.), in any of the following:
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Health Sciences Specialties (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Public Health, Optometry, Kinesiology, etc.)
- Biological, Physical or Earth sciences
- Computational Sciences & Biostatistics
- Engineering
- Economics
Priority is given to academia-based applicants (junior, mid-level and senior faculty) who plan to use the training to advance their mHealth scholarship and develop impactful solutions.
Applicants are NOT required to be citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizen nationals of the United States.
All accepted applicants are required to attend the entire hybrid institute, actively participate in team projects and the development of a capstone research proposal, and complete all course evaluations. Please review the current program to confirm that you can attend all sessions.
Deadline
Deadline to submit applications: 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, Thursday, January 2, 2025. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by March 20, 2025.
Costs & Scholarships
There are no registration fees for the mHTI. Selected scholars will be provided lodging for 4 nights at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center.
Frequently Asked Questions - For Applicants
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If you have any questions about the program that are not contained in our website, please email us your questions through our Contact page. Please understand that we are not in a position to individually respond to phone inquiries.
There are no registration/tuition fees for the institute-participation is by invitation only. Selected scholars will be provided with lodging and boarding at UCLA's Luskin Conference Center and Hotel.
To be considered eligible, applicants will need to have a doctoral level degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DDS, DVM, etc.) or have the degree conferred by the start of the training (July 20, 2025). Examples of doctoral level degrees include those obtained in the following disciplines: Behavioral and Social Sciences; Health Sciences Specialties (including Medical, Dental, Nursing, Public Health, Optometry, Kinesiology, or other like fields); Biological, Physical or Earth sciences; Computational Sciences and Biostatistics; Engineering; and Economics. If you have a doctorate-level degree in a discipline that is not listed, you may still apply, but please indicate in your application how your field relates to mHealth.
All doctoral students should have obtained their degree before the start of training. Students not graduating this year are welcome to apply in future years!
Yes, you are welcome to apply! Please be sure to detail your interest in research even though you have a non-traditional setting.
Because the mHTI is funded by the NIH, its focus is on academic research advancement. Correspondingly, the training institute emphasizes the development of the next generation of academic mHealth researchers and translational scientists. Key outcome metrics of the mHTI are (a) the academic career narrative of mHTI graduates and (b) their success in obtaining extramural funding for their mHealth research. Absent these qualifiers, the enormous interest in the institute and sheer number of applicants for the 25 positions will quickly overwhelm the carefully calibrated, multi-reviewer process in place. Please note that NIH does have other brief trainings that are open regardless of the candidate’s degree.
Of course you can! We have a diverse group at the training and welcome your participation. We seek a balance of junior and senior mHealth researchers and welcome different backgrounds and perspectives. There are no age requirements for the mHealth Institute.
We are sorry, but due to the volume of applicants, providing individual feedback on applications is not possible.
Frequently Asked Questions - For Scholars
Program Structure & Recording
Yes, with IRB approval, the mHTI will record team sessions. These recordings enable social network analyses, which are crucial for developing and refining team science best practices. By studying team dynamics and interactions, we can identify effective strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, and trust-building.
Accommodation & Logistics
NIH funding covers accommodation for the official mHTI program dates. For early arrivals or extended stays, your sponsoring institution should cover the additional costs. Please coordinate these arrangements with your institution in advance.
While family members are welcome to visit Los Angeles during your stay, the mHTI cannot provide accommodations or funding for them. The in-person institute is designed to be an intensive learning experience. To maximize your benefits, we encourage you to fully engage with the program and minimize external distractions during your stay
To maximize your learning experience, we discourage attending external events during the mHTI. If a critical event related to your work emerges, exceptions may be made. Please consult with the program director prior to making any commitments.
Research & Team Formation
Teams are formed based on participants' interests and expertise. While you may express preferences, final assignments are determined by program coordinators to ensure balanced and effective collaborations.
The mHTI is designed to foster the development of new mHealth projects, which may not directly align with your current research. Our primary goal is to equip you with the skills to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary projects, potentially expanding your research horizons.
Logistics & Accessibility
We strive to make our programs accessible to everyone. Please inform us of any special accommodations you may require when you send in your acceptance.
Yes, the Luskin Center provides a dedicated lactation room for nursing mothers. This quiet, private space is equipped with comfortable seating and necessary amenities to support your needs.
