Postdoctoral

Postdoctoral Training Program Requirements

Postdoctoral fellowship in the HI-AIPrN program emphasizes on research training with focused AIPrN projects supplemented with didactic lectures and coursework that are set to promote fellows towards independent investigators. Fellowship in the T32 AIPrN program is usually two years. Depending on the project focus, trainee wills complete selected course work to complement their research backgrounds and boost AI/ML and advanced data analytics for precision nutritional and biomedical sciences. Trainees are required to complete training activities on research ethics and professional career development to be compliant with high standards of biomedical research and development.

The performance of trainees is monitored through a comprehensive system involving the Executive, and Mentoring Committees, course instructors and scholarly products. Sponsored postdoctoral fellows will devote at minimum 90% effort to research projects, attend HI-AIPrN Program monthly meeting, and AIPrN Research Forum and Annual Research Day as well as T32-organized training sessions. Trainees are required to submit fellowship applications within the appointment period. Trainee’s performances are evaluated for various training activities such as courses, research projects, collaboration and project leadership, communicational skills, dissemination of research products, and potential for extramural research awards.

Program Overview: 

• Developing Foundational Skills:
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP): Fellows collaborate with their dual-primary mentors to develop an IDP that tailors elective coursework to address gaps in their previous training.
  • Core Curriculum:The first year curriculum establishes a foundational knowledge and skills in scientific integrity, ethical research, and proficient grant writing skills.
  • Professional Development:Extensive practical training is provided in NIH grant writing, clinical research, community-engagement research, publication strategies, time management, and responsible conduct of research. Workshops like the Ola HAWAII Mentoring Bootcamp and PIKO GUMSHOE enhance these skills.
• Advancing Towards Independence:
  • Research Focus: Continued participation in focused research projects.
  • Enrichment Activities: Engagement in activities that facilitate the transition towards independent research and academic positions.
  • Individual award applications: Postdoctoral fellows are expected to be ready to submit individual career training grant and/or early independent awards.
• Mentoring and Teaching Opportunities: through Trainee Peer Mentoring Support, and participation in teaching of selected topics or course sections, enhancing mentoring and pedagogical skills.

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