COERE Scholars is currently recruiting for the July 1, 2026, cohort. COERE Scholars is a new training program for UAB postdoctoral trainees and early-stage investigators looking to obtain training in health services and outcomes research. Training activities for this one-year program include weekly seminars, monthly workshops, quarterly check-ins and works-in-progress presentations, 1:1 mentoring, and an introduction to NIH grant writing with the goal of grant submission. Those who submit a Career Development Award (NIH K award or equivalent) or UAB pilot grant within 6 months of program completion will receive a monetary incentive.
Sponsors: Support for this training program is provided by the Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education and Heersink School of Medicine through HSOM Refresh HSOMREFRESH1023.
Annual Timeline: The program is accepting applications through 11:59pm CST on April 27, 2026. COERE Scholars is a 12-month program and commitment. The program runs July 1 through June 30 annually.
Program Alignment: We seek candidates interested in conducting health services research and outcomes research and who aspire to become change agents who advance healthcare outcomes.
The training program prepares interdisciplinary investigators to pursue careers in health services and outcomes research. Skills development will include exposure to relevant epidemiological, statistical, experimental, mixed methods, and quasi- experimental methodologies, health equity research methods, and academic survivor skills such as developing an NIH-style Biosketch and elevator pitch, all with an emphasis on the practical application of health services research methodology.
Benefits of the Program
- Mentorship
- Weekly Friday Fellows seminars series
- Invitation-only Monthly Career Development Workshops
- Research Project Monitoring and Feedback
- Immersive Training Experience with COERE on Boshell 8 (Optional)
- National Presentation and Publication Expectations
- Membership in a Successful, Vibrant, and Distinct Program Alumni Community
- Recommended didactic training programs
Annual Application
View the current program flyer here. View the current application guidelines here.
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Contact
For questions about the application process or the training program, please contact Amber Ganoe.