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Post-Bachelor Fellowship at Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington

The PostBachelor Fellowship is a structured program where individuals can apply their knowledge and passion to help advance the field of health metrics and accelerate global health progress. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for recent college graduates with strong quantitative skills to train with faculty and senior researchers on a variety of global health projects.The PostBachelor Fellowship (PBF) combines academic research, education and training, and professional work with progressive onthejob training and mentoring from an illustrious group of professors and researchers. Through research, training workshops, coursework, and field experience in developing countries as well as active mentorship and advising, the PBF program aims to produce the next generation of scholars and leaders in global health measurement and evaluation. The PostBachelor Fellowship requires a minimum twoyear commitment, commencing with training and orientation in early September. Fellows are eligible to apply for a fully funded Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health during the first year of the fellowship. Fellows receive a salary of $35,004 and are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among severalmedical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and longterm disability. There is no retirement package included with this appointment.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and proven quantitative and analytical skills. High academic potential and a strong interest in pursuing academic or professional careers related to global health. No background in global health or a related field is required.

Application Review and Selection Process

Notification will be made in February to those selected to interview for the program. These candidates will interview, either in person or via telephone, in March. Fellowships will be awarded by March 31.

Application Requirements

The following nonreturnable materials must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2010:

Resume (twopage limit)

Official copy of academic transcript

One letter of reference from a professor or professional familiar with your coursework or researchBrief personal statement (500word max.) on how your skills, experience, and longterm career goals contribute to your candidacy.

More information about the PBF program and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation can be found at: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org