Postdoctoral Training in Global Health
Call for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Global Health
The Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) is now accepting applications for up to two postdoctoral fellowships beginning July 2010 and ending August 2012. Fellows will work under the mentorship of a DGHI Faculty Member, DGHI Affiliate or other Duke faculty whose research focuses on DGHI’s signature research initiatives.
DGHI is committed to training the next generation of professionals who will lead innovative global health programs, conduct cutting-edge research and work to reduce global health disparities.
Download the application, which includes details about the fellowship’s terms, expectations and requirements. Application materials are due no later than January 12th, 2010. Decisions will be made by February 20th, 2010.
Objectives
The Duke Global Health Institute is a university-wide institute that works with schools, departments, centers and other institutes across campus to facilitate and support interdisciplinary programs and collaboration in the areas of research, education, service and policy. DGHI promotes excellence in global health research by supporting a focused portfolio of signature research initiatives on emerging global health themes.
To further its research mission, DGHI began supporting two-year postdoctoral fellowships in July 2008. To date, DGHI supports three Postdoctoral Fellows with varying specialties and geographic areas of interest that extend worldwide. Each fellow works under the mentorship of a DGHI Faculty Member or other Duke faculty whose research focuses on DGHI’s signature research initiatives.
The DGHI postdoctoral program is directed by DGHI Member and Professor of Sociology Jen'nan Read.
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed a doctoral or professional degree (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) before beginning the fellowship. Candidates’ academic discipline is of less importance than their potential for contributing to DGHI’s research agenda. Fellows will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, prior record of accomplishments, potential to bring diverse ideas and experience in global health to Duke University, ability to interact successfully with a broad range of faculty members, and compatibility of research and interests with a sponsoring mentor. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.
Fellows will be expected to develop and carry out a research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor related to one of DGHI’s signature research initiatives: cardiovascular disease and obesity; global environmental health; gender, poverty, and health; emerging infectious diseases; global aging. Fellows will also teach one course annually on a global health topic.
Fellows will be appointed for two academic years, beginning in July, and will receive an annual stipend of $40,000, plus the applicable institutional fringe benefit package, and an additional $3500 in research funds. For more details on the program, contact Jen'nan Read.
