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

Name: Intelligence Data: Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2027 at IHME University of Washington
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November 2, 2026

Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2027 at IHME

Brief Description

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2027 is an early-career, cohort-based postdoctoral training program hosted at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington in Seattle. Designed for ambitious researchers eager to shape the future of health metrics research, this prestigious postdoctoral fellowship invites you to contribute directly to the most comprehensive effort to measure health loss and its causes worldwide. Whether you want to master advanced GBD methods, rotate across dynamic research teams, or take ownership of high-impact scientific publications, this opportunity sets the stage for a transformative career. You will spend your first year immersing yourself in GBD frameworks and settling into research teams, before moving into independent analyses and methodological improvements in your second year.

Name of Host Institution

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a PhD, MD, DPhil, or foreign equivalent, though current doctoral students may apply if they complete their degree before the September 2027 start date.
Degrees require a strong foundation in quantitative methods across disciplines like epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, health policy, economics, mathematics, computer science, or statistics.
Applicants need proven research experience with data analysis and statistical methods.
You must possess strong programming skills in R or Python.
Candidates must be no more than five years past their most recent degree.

Key Responsibilities

Work within established research areas and priorities at IHME.
Participate in intensive training and rotate across IHME research teams.
Contribute directly to the production of GBD estimates and related scientific publications.
Take ownership of independent analyses and lead methodological improvements.

Location

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

Salary

Year one stands at $105,000 (USD) ($8,750 per month), increasing to $108,156 ($9,013 per month) in year two, and reaching $112,488 ($9,374 per month) in year three if extended.

Duration

Two years, with the potential for a third-year extension based on performance and available funding.

Benefits

You will enjoy a generous package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays, ample vacation and sick leave, retirement plans, transportation and fitness perks, and tuition exemption.