Search for a Fellowship
The Epidemiology Department houses several training grants that offer fellowship positions for PhD students and postdoctoral students. Additionally, the Office of Fellowships and Awards has a list of fellowship opportunities available across the university.
Fellowships are an excellent way to enrich your experience and take your career to a new level. As you begin your search, consider what skills you want to hone and seek out programs that align with your goals.
Fellowship funding and expectations vary considerably, usually set by the funding agency. For any questions on administering fellowships, check with the UW Office of Fellowships and Awards.
Numerous Epidemiology PhD and postdoctoral students have had success securing fellowships through training grants, four of which are housed in the Department of Epidemiology. Training grant positions (“slots”) are usually advertised to current and incoming students. If a particular training grant aligns with your research interests, we encourage you to contact the corresponding director to learn about available slots.
During academic year 2023-2024 (Summer 2023, Autumn 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024) the
Department of Epidemiology will pilot a Coverage of NRSA Shortfalls policy associated with NIH T32 and F-award appointments that have previously resulted in significant financial responsibility being placed on students with T32 appointments and F-awards. Click the linked text above to read the entire policy.
Department of Epidemiology Training Grants
- Developing Data-Driven Cancer Researchers (3DCR) Training Grant
- Cancer Prevention Training – Epidemiology, Nutrition, Genetics, and Survivorship (contact Amanda Phipps)
Non-Department of Epidemiology Training Grants
- Biostatistics, Epidemiologic, and Bioinformatic Training in Environmental Health (Department of Environmental and Occupation Health)
- Center for AIDS and STD
- Pediatric Injury Research Training Program (Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center)
- NCI Biobehavioral Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program
- TL1 Translational Research Training Program Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS)
In recent years Epidemiology Students have found success applying for individual fellowship grants through various mechanisms. Two of the more common options are listed below. Our Grants Manager (epigrant@uw.edu) will provide support should you decide to submit a grant application.
NIH Individual Predoctoral Fellowships (F31 and F31-Diversity) – This F31 application slide presentation detailing requirements and deadlines as well as giving some tips may be helpful if you’re interested.
During academic year 2023-2024 (Summer 2023, Autumn 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024) the
Department of Epidemiology will pilot a Coverage of NRSA Shortfalls policy associated with NIH T32 and F-award appointments that have previously resulted in significant financial responsibility being placed on students with T32 appointments and F-awards. Click the linked text above to read the entire policy.
The UW Office of Fellowships and Awards supports UW students in finding and applying for fellowships. A full range of fellowship opportunities are available on their website and staff are eager to talk with you to determine which programs best meet your professional and personal goals. The School of Public Health funding listings also occasionally includes some fellowship opportunities.