Postdoctoral Research Training
The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition supports postdoctoral research training in a wide range of basic, translational, and clinical research areas related to metabolism, diabetes, obesity, nutrition, and cardiometabolic disease.
Postdoctoral fellows are typically appointed to 12-month full-time research positions within individual faculty laboratories. Availability of positions varies depending on laboratory space, funding, and mentor capacity.
NIH Training Grants (T32)
The division administers NIH-funded T32 training grants that support postdoctoral research training in metabolism and nutrition-related fields. These competitive programs provide stipend support and structured research training for selected fellows.
Details about eligibility, funding, research areas, and application procedures are available here:
Postdoctoral Training Grant Opportunities
Eligibility and Funding
Most postdoctoral research positions in the division are funded through National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants. NIH training grants require trainees to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Limited funding opportunities may be available for non-U.S. citizens through individual faculty research grants.
Scope of Training
Postdoctoral positions in the division are research-focused and do not include clinical training or clinical observerships. Applicants interested in clinical fellowship training should apply through the ACGME-accredited clinical fellowship program.
Union Representation
Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Reach out to endofellows@uw.edu with any questions.