The deadline for submitting an application (including additional materials) is January 7, 2026. Apply here.
For opportunities with specific faculty members or labs, please contact them directly. Postdocs must fit one of our signature areas: Acute and Chronic Illness; Data Science and Health Technologies; Health Barriers; Palliative Care Science; Pregnancy Outcomes, Mother & Infant Health, Family Health; Nursing Education.
If you are only interested in learning more about our program or have questions, please select the link above and submit an INQUIRY.
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.
International Applicants
Applicants who are not United States citizens/residents must be eligible for either an H-1B or J-1 visa. Sponsorship is contingent upon federal requirements and associated costs.