Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2026–2028
Prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at IHME, University of Washington, advancing global health metrics and policy through cutting-edge quantitative research.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), University of Washington
- Opportunity Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Fellowship Cohort: First Cohort (2026–2028)
- Deadline: Preferably 18 August 2025 (rolling basis thereafter)
- Start Date: September 2026
- Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Duration: 2 years (possible 3rd year extension)
🌍 About the Fellowship
The inaugural Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship is a prestigious postdoctoral program designed to cultivate the next generation of health metrics scientists. Fellows are embedded within interdisciplinary teams at IHME in Seattle, contributing to cutting-edge GBD research, model design, quantitative analysis, and publication of global health estimates while developing methodological innovations in health metrics.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a PhD, MD, DPhil, MBBS, or equivalent in epidemiology, biostatistics, demography, health policy, economics, computer science, mathematics, or related fields
- Strong quantitative research and analytical skills in health metrics or global health
- Available to live and work in Seattle, Washington, for the program duration
- Commitment to advancing global health research through GBD framework
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
- Annual Salary: $105,000 (Year 1), $108,156 (Year 2), $112,488 (Year 3 if extended)
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions
- Paid leave, tuition exemption (if applicable), transportation/fitness perks
- Visa sponsorship provided by the University of Washington
📝 How to Apply
- Submit application via Interfolio (ID 170109)
- Prepare and upload:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter explaining motivation and alignment with IHME’s mission
- One letter of recommendation
- Apply preferably by 18 August 2025 for best consideration (rolling review thereafter)
- Await confirmation, interview, and selection updates
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Opens: Early Summer 2025
- Preferred Deadline: 18 August 2025 (rolling after)
- Interviews & Review: After August 2025
- Start Date: September 2026
- Duration: 2 years, with possible 3rd year extension
🚀 Ready to Advance Global Health Research?
Apply now for the GBD Fellowship 2026–2028 and contribute to shaping global health metrics at IHME, University of Washington.
Apply via InterfolioQuestions? Email gbdfellowship@uw.edu
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