1. What is Project TIDAL?
Project TIDAL is an NIH-funded study that provides trauma-informed data science training to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV) among pregnant and postpartum women.
2. Who can apply to Project TIDAL?
Early-career researchers in the U.S., including predoctoral students, postdocs, and junior faculty with a focus on IPV and maternal health.
3. What will participants learn in Project TIDAL?
Participants will gain skills in big data analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, and ethical IPV research.
4. How is the course delivered?
The program includes online self-paced modules, live synchronous sessions, and a four-day in-person summer intensive at Emory University.
5. When & where is in-person summer intensive?
The intensive takes place from June 24-27, 2025 (subject to change ), at Emory University.
6. Is there a fee for participating in the program?
No, the program is free for accepted participants, and travel awards are available for the summer intensive.
7. What are the expected outcomes for participants?
By the end of the program, participants will develop a research idea that can lead to a manuscript or grant application.
8. How does Project TIDAL support underrepresented researchers?
The program encourages applications from researchers from underrepresented backgrounds and low-resource communities, offering travel awards for in-person participation.