IHME Global Burden Of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2027 At University Of Washington

November 2, 2026

IHME Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2027 at University of Washington

Brief Description

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington is accepting applications for the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2027. This early-career, cohort-based postdoctoral training program in Seattle, Washington, is designed for researchers seeking to advance their careers in health metrics while directly contributing to the Global Burden of Disease study, the world’s most comprehensive effort to measure health loss and its underlying causes. As a fellow, you will train in specialized GBD analytical methods, rotate across IHME research teams, and produce critical GBD estimates and scientific publications. If you are looking for a postdoctoral fellowship in health metrics, this program offers structured mentorship, advanced software training, and progressive analytical autonomy over a multi-year term.

Name of Host Institution

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

You must hold a PhD, MD, DPhil, or equivalent doctoral degree (current doctoral candidates may apply but must complete their degree prior to the September 2027 start date).
You must be no more than five years past your most recent degree at the time of application.
Your degree must demonstrate a solid foundation in quantitative methods from disciplines such as epidemiology, biostatistics, demography, statistics, economics, mathematics, computer science, health policy, or medical sciences.
You must possess proven research experience in data analysis and statistical methodologies.
You must demonstrate strong programming skills in R or Python.

Key Responsibilities

Complete an intensive 4, 6 week Boot Camp taught by IHME faculty covering specialized research projects, statistical methods, and software packages.
Rotate across IHME research teams to generate health loss estimates and author peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Lead methodological improvements and take direct ownership of quantitative health analyses.
Participate monthly in the Journal Club and deliver Seminar Presentations on health metrics research to faculty and peers.
Engage in short-course training sessions covering GBD methodology, health metrics theory, and software coding.

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States.

Salary

Year One: $105,000 USD annually ($8,750 USD per month).
Year Two: $108,156 USD annually ($9,013 USD per month).
Year Three (if extended): $112,488 USD annually ($9,374 USD per month).

Duration

Two years, with potential extension for a third year subject to annual performance reviews and funding availability.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation allowances.
Retirement plan options.
Transportation and fitness perks.
Tuition exemption opportunities.

Deadline

December 21, 2026

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Candidates holding a PhD, MD, DPhil, or foreign equivalent in a quantitative discipline may apply, provided they are no more than five years post-degree. Current doctoral students finishing before September 2027 are also eligible.