VA Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women's Health
VA Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women's Health supports postdoctoral researchers through mentored research and training to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of health issues in women veterans.
Funder: UCSF - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates: November 20, 2026 (Application review begins) | Open until filled
Funding Amounts: Two-year VA-sponsored research fellowship
Summary: Provides structured, mentored postdoctoral research training to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of health issues affecting women veterans.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship is required.
Description
The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) offer a two-year advanced postdoctoral fellowship in women’s health, sponsored by the Veterans Administration. The program brings together researchers across diverse disciplines to understand the unique challenges facing women veterans and improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of relevant health issues. Its overarching goal is to develop leaders committed to careers in women’s health research.
Fellows conduct research and writing projects under senior faculty supervision. Opportunities include analyzing previously collected data, disseminating findings, designing new research projects, and contributing to ongoing studies. Training combines access to didactic courses, experiential learning, and multidisciplinary research mentoring. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated interest in women’s health.
