GBD Fellowship 2027

About the opportunity

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington offers the GBD Fellowship, a postdoctoral training program for early-career global health researchers. This two-year program, with a possible third-year extension, aims to equip researchers with skills in health metrics and contributions to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. The program welcomes its second cohort in September 2027.

What you get

• Intensive training in GBD methods
• Rotations across IHME research teams
• Contribution to GBD estimates and publications
• Opportunities for teaching and mentoring
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Salary: $105,000 (year one), $108,156 (year two), $112,488 (year three)

Who can apply

• PhD, MD, DPhil, or foreign equivalent degree
• Strong foundation in quantitative methods
• Research experience with data analysis and statistical methods
• Programming skills in R or Python
• No more than five years past most recent degree
• No more than three years of prior postdoctoral experience
• Familiarity with GBD concepts and terms

What you need to apply

• CV
• Responses to four short-essay questions
• Three professional or academic references
• Apply through Interfolio by December 21, 2026