Digital Health Innovation Scholarship
Building the tools that make personalized healthcare possible. A $2,500 annual scholarship for the next generation of researchers and engineers advancing digital health.
About the scholarship
Ready Practice believes the future of healthcare is personalized, data-driven, and built by the next generation of researchers and engineers. The Digital Health Innovation Scholarship supports students building open-source tools, algorithms, and systems for continuous health monitoring, bioinformatics, and dynamic care optimization.
This is not an essay scholarship. We evaluate applicants primarily on their GitHub repositories and the technical work they are doing to advance personalized healthcare. Show us what you are building.
What we're looking for
Health Monitoring Tools
Wearable integrations, real-time data pipelines, and continuous health tracking systems
Bioinformatics Research
Genomic analysis tools, biomarker discovery, and computational biology pipelines
Personalized Care Algorithms
Treatment optimization, predictive models, and adaptive care recommendation systems
Open-Source Health Infrastructure
Interoperability solutions, data standards implementations, and health data exchange tools
Eligibility requirements
Application timeline
Two award cycles per year so you never have to wait long to apply
Spring Cycle
December 1
Applications open
February 1
Application deadline
March 1
Winner announced
Fall Cycle
July 1
Applications open
September 1
Application deadline
October 1
Winner announced
Apply for the scholarship
Submit your project and let your work speak for itself
Application received!
We'll review your submission and notify you of the results by the announcement date for this cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university studying computer science, bioengineering, bioinformatics, health informatics, or a related field. Both US and international students are welcome to apply.
What kind of projects qualify?
We look for open-source projects related to personalized healthcare optimization, including health monitoring tools, wearable integrations, bioinformatics research, genomic analysis, personalized care algorithms, predictive health models, and health data interoperability infrastructure.
Do I need to be a US student?
No. The Digital Health Innovation Scholarship is open to both US and international students enrolled at any accredited university worldwide.
When will I hear back?
Winners are announced approximately one month after each deadline. Spring cycle winners are announced by March 1, and Fall cycle winners are announced by October 1.
Can I apply more than once?
Yes. You may apply in multiple award cycles, and we encourage reapplication with updated or new projects. Each application is evaluated independently.
Build the future of personalized healthcare
Show us what you're building. Apply for the $2,500 Digital Health Innovation Scholarship.