Predoctoral candidates must be accepted to the University of Minnesota Social and Behavioral Epidemiology PhD program prior to starting the fellowship. Postdoctoral candidates must have earned a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD). All candidates must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency status. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of color and individuals who are first generation college/university students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Preferred qualifications include an outstanding academic record (e.g., GPA, previous training, research productivity), strong alignment of career interests with the goals of the HWP Epidemiology Training Program, experience in working with diverse communities, positive recommendations from previous mentors and/or professional colleagues, evidence of commitment to and likely success in conducting research of relevance to the training program, ability to recognize important research problems and a demonstrated capacity to seek solutions, strong interpersonal skills, intellectual integrity and curiosity, and a passion for addressing health inequities.

How to Apply