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June 30, 2010
Post-Doctoral Fellowship: CHERP
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Close Date: June 30, 2010
The Philadelphia VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP), in conjunction with the Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics supports two post-doctoral training positions for qualified individuals who wish to develop and enhance skills in health economics and health services research. Prior research on medical topics is not required.
Although funding is allocated year-to- year, fellows generally remain in the program for two years. Fellows are provided with an annual stipend of $42,000 and a small research budget. There are no teaching, service, or payback requirements. Fellows are expected to engage in scholarly projects of their own design under the guidance of senior program faculty who are affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.
Applicants must be US citizens and must have completed a Ph.D. in psychology, economics, management, sociology, or a related field before the fellowship begins. Physicians are not eligible to apply. Applicants should send a letter detailing their interests, a curriculum vitae, and two or three letters of reference to Marti Trudeau, RN, MPA, CHERP Administrative Director, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4155 or send e-mail to martha.trudeau@med.va.gov.
