Application Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025, at 22:00 BST
About
The Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in generating evidence and solutions at the intersection of human health and environmental change. Based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), and in partnership with Stanford University, this two-year, full-time fellowship cultivates research addressing environmental degradation’s health impacts and fostering resilience in vulnerable communities. Fellows receive mentorship from experts across both institutions and are expected to lead research that supports health, sustainability, and equity.
Who Can Apply
Open to researchers from anywhere in the world who:
- Have completed a PhD within the last three years
- Demonstrate experience or interest in planetary health, global health, environmental science, or related fields
- Are fluent in English
- Can propose a feasible and impactful research agenda related to the environment and health
- Come from any discipline, including epidemiology, ecology, health policy, environmental studies, or global health.
Benefits
- Full-time postdoctoral role based in London
- Competitive postdoctoral salary and benefits
- Modest fieldwork and travel budgets
- Fellows can transfer existing awarded funding
- Encouraged support to apply for additional research funding during the fellowship
Expectations of Fellows
- Conduct independent research with faculty guidance
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings both internally and internationally
- Engage in teaching, workshops, or student mentorship
- Participate in the LSHTM–Stanford planetary health development
- Collaborate with the Stanford-based postdoctoral fellow on shared learning and global impact
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online through LSHTM’s job portal
- Applicants must submit:
- A tailored supporting statement addressing the selection criteria
- A 500-word research proposal outlining a location, topic, timeline, budget, and identified supervisor(s)
- Two referees (names and email contacts) for immediate reference if appointed
Source / Disclaimer
This opportunity is shared for informational purposes only. For all details and application, visit the official LSHTM website. https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres/centre-climate-change-and-planetary-health/planetary-health-postdoctoral
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