Who We're Looking For
We're looking for emerging scholars who are passionate about advancing nursing science and ready to invest in intensive, mentored research. The application process is designed to help us understand your research vision, assess fit with our faculty mentors and ensure mutual success.
Our program welcomes postdoctoral fellows whose research interests align with VUSN's signature areas:
- Acute and Chronic Illness
- Data Science and Health Technologies
- Health Barriers
- Nursing Education
- Palliative Care Science
- Pregnancy Outcomes, Mother & Infant Health and Family Health
The foundation of our program is the mentor-fellow relationship. We prioritize finding strong matches between your research goals and our faculty expertise.
Just exploring? If you'd like to learn more before applying formally, [submit an inquiry] and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Just exploring? If you'd like to learn more before applying formally, submit an INQUIRY and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Required Application Materials
- Official Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
- Curriculum Vitae (with links to your publications)
- Three Letters of Recommendation At least one letter should come from a member of your dissertation committee. Letters should be emailed directly to VUSNpostdoc@vanderbilt.edu
- Cover Letter 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.
International Applicants
If you're not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, please note you must be eligible for either an H-1B or J-1 visa. Sponsorship is contingent upon current federal requirements and associated costs to the institution.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply by April 15, 2026.
We look forward to learning about your research interests and how they might thrive at VUSN.