HIV Postdoctoral Training Program
Columbia's INSPIRE T32 postdoctoral fellowship trains researchers in interdisciplinary HIV prevention and treatment, focusing on behavioral, clinical, and biomedical approaches.
Funder: Columbia University Department of Psychiatry
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (positions expected to open) | Rolling (applications reviewed as received)
Funding Amounts: 2–3 years of support; NIH postdoctoral stipend plus limited funds for travel and research training costs
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers to develop independent, interdisciplinary research careers in HIV prevention and treatment.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required; NIH service payback applies for less than 2 years of support.
Description
The INSPIRE (INterdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science Prevention and Intervention REsearch in HIV) T32 postdoctoral training program at Columbia University is designed to prepare early-career investigators for independent, high-impact research careers focused on HIV prevention and treatment. Housed within the Department of Psychiatry and affiliated with the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, the program leverages a robust interdisciplinary environment that integrates behavioral, clinical, and biomedical sciences.
INSPIRE addresses persistent disparities in HIV outcomes—particularly among populations facing mental health challenges and structural inequities—by providing comprehensive training in mental health, sexuality, psychosocial processes, epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative methods, health promotion, and implementation science. Fellows participate in mentored research, individualized development plans, didactic coursework, and structured opportunities for academic and leadership skill-building.
The program offers an interdisciplinary mentorship model, multi-level mentor mapping, and access to faculty with diverse expertise, supporting fellows in developing cross-disciplinary research programs. With over 35 years of experience, INSPIRE has a strong record of preparing fellows for successful, independent research careers in HIV and related health outcomes.
