This program aims to realize that potential by providing training in computer, information, and management sciences for health researchers at the doctoral, professional or postgraduate level. The University of Minnesota, in affiliation with the Mayo Foundation, offers a graduate curriculum, didactic courses, a seminar program, and research opportunities emphasizing clinical informatics, bioinformatics and health information management. Fellowships are available for qualified applicants. Support includes NIH stipend, computer costs and travel to scientific meetings as well as tuition, fees and health insurance.
Traineeships are annually renewable for up to three years, depending on program goal and progress.
There is no service obligation to the University, Mayo or to NIH, during or at the conclusion of the program. NLM Fellowship applicants MUST be U.S. citizens or hold a permanent visa. The Medical School pioneers in basic research leading to advances in cancer and transplant medicine. The Bio-Med and University Libraries, and research groups such as the National Micropopulation Simulation Resource, the Center for Microelectronic and Information Sciences, the Advanced Biosciences and the Computational Biology Computing Centers, and the Biomedical Image Laboratory provide access to expertise in information technology. The Academic Health Center and managed care environment of the Twin Cities provides testbeds for information technology in support of practice, education, and research.