A postdoctoral fellowship at VUSN provides a strong foundation for your research career in a collaborative academic environment rich with experienced mentors and resources designed to support your growth as a nurse scientist and scholar. Applicants should have a research focus that align with Vanderbilt’s signature areas.
Required Application Materials
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
- Curriculum Vitae (with links to publications).
- Three letters of recommendation, one from a representative of the applicant’s dissertation committee. Letters should address the applicant’s scholarly abilities, area for growth and future potential in academia, and be emailed directly from the recommender to VUSNpostdoc@vanderbilt.edu.
- Cover letter (2-5 pages single-spaced) that describes previous research experience, goals for postdoctoral training and career, focus/area of research and a VUSN faculty member who could potentially serve as mentor, expectations/needs during mentorship, and an idea for potential research project to carry out during the postdoctoral training (feasible to conduct in about two years). Applicant should highlight their skills and potential contributions to a research team.
Note: Selection of fellows rests heavily on a strong match between the candidate and faculty mentor.
If you are interested in learning more or in formally applying to our program, please submit an inquiry.
Application Deadline January 5
An online application and all supplemental application materials must be received by this date for your application to be given priority consideration.
International Applicants
Applicants that are not United States citizens must be eligible for either an H-1B or J-1 Visa.
- For J-1 visa requirements please visit: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/isss/immigration/j-1-scholars/
- For H-1B requirements, please visit: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/gss/immigration/index.php