Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship 2026 – Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation (IHME)
Salisu Iliyasu
The Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington is launching its inaugural Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship in March 2026. This two-year fellowship, with a possible third-year extension, is designed for early-career experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, economics, or related social sciences, who are passionate about advancing global health metrics. Fellows will:
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Join interdisciplinary IHME teams to analyze and model health data on global disease burden Wikipedia+9OITE+9apply.interfolio.com+9
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Receive rigorous training including boot camps, seminars, and journal clubs OITE+1careerdesign.dartmouth.edu+1
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Publish research, present findings, and contribute to DALY and health policy innovations OITEcareerdesign.dartmouth.edu
They will be based in Seattle, WA, with a starting salary of US $105,000, rising to $112,488 over three years OITE+1careerdesign.dartmouth.edu+1. To apply, submit your CV, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation via Interfolio (ID 170109) before August 18, 2025, for consideration in the spring 2026 cohort.
APPLY HERE: https://www.healthdata.org/gbd-fellowship
