Global Burden of Disease Fellowship Program
Program Overview
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship is an early-career postdoctoral training program for researchers interested in health metrics and population health research.
Hosted by IHME at the University of Washington, the fellowship provides hands-on experience contributing to the Global Burden of Disease Study, one of the world's most comprehensive efforts to measure health loss and its causes.
Fellows receive advanced training in GBD methods, work across multiple research teams, and contribute directly to the production of GBD estimates and scientific publications.
The program combines technical training, mentorship, academic research, and professional development opportunities.
Fellowship Structure
Year One
Complete intensive GBD training and Boot Camp.
Rotate across multiple IHME research teams.
Build expertise in GBD methods and health metrics research.
Year Two
Work more independently on analyses and projects.
Take ownership of research activities.
Contribute to methodological improvements within GBD.
Prepare for future academic or professional career opportunities.
Extension Opportunity
A third year may be available based on performance and funding availability.
What Fellows Do
Train in GBD Methods
Participate in intensive Boot Camp training.
Receive ongoing instruction in GBD methodologies and health metrics.
Rotate Across Research Teams
Work with multiple IHME teams.
Develop a broad understanding of GBD production processes.
Contribute to GBD Estimates
Extract and standardize data from surveys, censuses, vital registration systems, and scientific literature.
Develop and refine statistical models using R or Python.
Review and validate estimates according to production timelines.
Publish and Present
Co-author peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Present research findings at seminars and conferences.
Participate in writing and communication training.
Teach and Mentor
Mentor junior researchers and staff.
Lead internal training activities during later stages of the fellowship.
Program Components
Boot Camp
A 4–6 week intensive training program led by IHME faculty.
Introduces fellows to health metrics methods, statistical tools, and GBD research.
Journal Club
Monthly discussions of current articles and developments in health metrics research.
Seminar Presentations
Regular opportunities to present research and receive expert feedback.
Specialized Training
GBD methodologies.
Health metrics theory.
Data analysis and interpretation.
Software development and coding.
Statistical modeling.
Mentorship
Individual guidance from IHME faculty
and senior researchers.
Support for professional, academic, and career development.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold a PhD, MD, DPhil, or equivalent doctoral degree.
Current doctoral students may apply if they complete their degree before September 2027.
Possess strong quantitative training in fields such as:
Epidemiology
Demography
Biostatistics
Medical Sciences
Health Policy
Economics
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer Science
Related quantitative disciplines
Have experience in research, data analysis, and statistical methods.
Demonstrate strong programming skills in R or Python.
Be no more than five years beyond completion of their most recent degree at the fellowship start date.
Have no more than three years of prior postdoctoral experience.
Demonstrate working knowledge of GBD concepts such as:
DALYs
YLLs
YLDs
Attributable Burden
Age-Standardized Rates
Uncertainty Intervals
International Applicants
International applicants are welcome.
The University of Washington provides visa sponsorship for selected fellows.
Participants must be able to relocate to Seattle and begin the fellowship in person.
How to Apply
For More Information and Application Details, See; Global Burden of Disease Fellowship Program
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