Description and Objectives 

The Cornely Postdoctoral Program is designed for PhD level scholars who are conducting research on the clarification,reduction, and elimination of racial and ethnic health disparities. The program also seeks to increase the number of scholars from underrepresented groups in academic public health. The racial groups considered to be underrepresented in public health at the University of Michigan include African American (Black), Native American, Hispanics/Latinos/Latinas, and Asian Americans in fields where they have been historically underrepresented. The Cornely Postdoctoral Fellowship Selection Committee is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who are members of these population groups. However, applications are welcome from all candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are dedicated to research on the description, explanation, and reduction of racial and ethnic health disparities. This program is designed to facilitate acquisition or enhancement of research skills that can be directed to addressing racial and ethnic health disparities. The Cornely Fellow will spend the majority of his/her time preparing manuscripts for publication. The Cornely Fellow will work closely with a UM SPH faculty member who shares his/her interests.

The two-year Paul B. Cornely Postdoctoral Fellowship residential training program sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

The fellowship package includes a stipend of $40,000, health benefits, and support for travel to one professional meeting per year. Outstanding applicants who are within three months of receiving the PhD degree will also be considered.