Post-Graduate Fellowship Program
Program Description
The purpose of the fellowship is to:
- Enhance skills in conducting in-depth, methodological research on a variety of global health topics with mentoring from faculty and researchers who are the leading minds in their fields
- Advance knowledge of quantitative analytical methodologies and their application to global health
- Develop understanding of the current global health landscape and its challenges
- Strengthen ability to design and implement research projects and mentor junior researchers
- Prepare for future positions in academia, national health agencies, international organizations, and foundations
Fellows receive training through on-the-job research, methods workshops, access to University of Washington courses, and on-site lectures and seminars. Post-Graduate Fellows contribute directly to IHME’s research agenda through their involvement in work groups, development of new methods, and managing and driving research projects.
Post-Graduate Fellowships are appointed at IHME for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is $50,000. As University of Washington employees, fellows are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. Please note that there is no retirement package included with this appointment.
Post-Graduate Fellowship program components
- Weekly Seminars: Researchers from outside of IHME present their work to highlight studies being done by the broader global health community and continue an ongoing dialogue.
- Breakfast Club Seminars: IHME’s internal researchers discuss work-in-progress and receive feedback from their colleagues, helping them consider different viewpoints and research strategies as they advance their projects.
- Training Workshops: To support the fellows’ professional and developmental growth, IHME sponsors workshops to further the cohort's expertise in quantitative analytical techniques and tools.
- Mentorship: Fellows are supervised and mentored by senior-level faculty and researchers who provide direct guidance in academic and professional development. Mentorship facilitates the fellows’ ongoing learning and development as professionals, individuals, and global health researchers while advancing the IHME research agenda.
- Course Work: Regardless of whether fellows are pursuing a degree program, they are encouraged to take classes at the University of Washington.
- Journal club: Each week, the Post-Graduate Fellows meet to discuss and evaluate an article concerning a current global health issue. Discussions include the quantitative methods employed, research design, and the broader implications of the article.
Basic Requirements:
- PhD or MD
- Strong quantitative background
- Advanced research experience, especially with data analysis and statistical methods
Applications are due February 15. Candidate selection includes a phone interview and final interview, usually held at IHME offices. How to apply
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