Fellowship and Degree Programs (postdoc, too)

An MPH program offered by the Department of Epidemiology providing the technical skills required for work as an epidemiologist in low- and middle-income countries through interdisciplinary training in both the health and social sciences. Graduates are qualified for employment in international, national, and nongovernmental agencies involved in health research or health service delivery in developing countries. More information

Provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand problems, programs, policies, and practices that are altering public health in the context of expanding globalization. Must be pursued in conjunction with a departmental graduate degree program. More information

Prepares graduate and doctoral students to participate in the politics and policy of science & technology through examining how science and technology are influenced by politics and policy; the role of science and technology in the policymaking process; methods and tools for science and technology policy analysis; and the political and policy landscape of specific science and technology areas. More information

Summer opportunity for graduate students interested in relating their work to global change issues. The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), located just outside Vienna, Austria, each year sponsors a fellowship program for graduate students. About 50-60 students from around the world spend the summer working closely with IIASA senior researchers on projects relevant to each student's thesis topic. They end the summer with an international network of colleagues interested in various aspects of global change issues, and often have produced a paper that can be published. WHO SHOULD APPLY? You are an advanced graduate student; Your field is compatible with ongoing research at IIASA; Your research and career would benefit from working alongside 50 or so contemporary young scientists from a score or more of other nations, and senior scientists from around the world; You would like to explore the policy implications of your work.

For students selected to participate, funding is available for travel and living support, principally from IIASA’s nineteen National Member Organizations (NMOs). The U.S. NMO is able to support 9 YSSP fellows each year from U.S. institutions, thanks to a grant from NSF.An on-line application form, along with more information, is at  http://www.iiasa.ac.at/yssp/register/

The Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan is searching to fill several postdoctoral positions sponsored by NIH.  Fellows devote most of their time to independent research.  There are many opportunities for collaboration with ongoing projects, including the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID).  Fellows also may teach on a light-load basis and attend specialized courses to extend their expertise.  Some background in aging is desirable for the positions sponsored by NIA, but not required.  Eligibility is restricted to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.  Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. before fellowship support can begin.  More information