Doctoral and postdoctoral training
Doctoral and postdoctoral training
In addition to our PhD in Nursing Science program, the UW School of Nursing offers several opportunities for enhanced training in specific areas of nursing science. Trainees in these programs are generally supported via fellowships.
Pre- and Post-doctoral training program in Biology to Society
In 2021, the Future of Nursing Report and the NINR Strategic Plan identified the need to develop the next generation of nursing scientists poised to play scientific and leadership roles in new initiatives that incorporate omics measures as well as multilevel modeling, data science and big data approaches to address medical and social determinants of health (SDOH). We provide rigorous interdisciplinary research training through a socio-ecological framework (B2S) to build nursing science aimed at promoting health across individuals, families, communities, and populations. we continue to provide training in symptoms and omics while expanding our emphasis on multilevel influences and outcomes including team science, data science, and multilevel approaches to issues of human health. These experiences include hands-on research experiences with interdisciplinary faculty mentors with active research programs.
This T32 is funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research (T32016913). The grant provides opportunities for pre-doctoral traineeships of 2 or 3 years and postdoctoral fellowships of up to 2 years to include specialized coursework and seminars and focused development in omics, systems science, and multilevel approaches.
To be eligible for appointment for this research training program, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Pre-doctoral trainees must be accepted to the University of Washington PhD in Nursing Science Degree Program. Postdoctoral fellows must be qualified as a Registered Nurse and have completed a research doctorate in nursing science or related field by the time of appointment.
Meet our B2S trainees
Pre-doctoral trainees
Hector ValdiviaHector completed his BSN at Walla Walla University in 2009 and his Master of Nursing (MN) degree at the University of Washington in 2016. As a pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Hector found his passion for nursing research through his work on pediatric delirium in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Hector’s research interests include delirium prevalence in non-ICU inpatient units, the relationship between nursing interventions to reduce the risk of delirium in PICU patients, and the association between biomarkers and delirium scores. By contributing to the current body of knowledge, Hector hopes to improve nursing care for hospitalized children. |
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Jessica Ziemek |
Post-doctoral trainees
Eliana GillDr. Gill completed her PhD in Nursing Science at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. Working with Dr. Christopher Goss and the Cystic Fibrosis Research Translation Center, she is presently examining pulmonary exacerbations, antibiotic use, and outcomes in persons with cystic fibrosis. |
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Sabrina MangalDr. Mangal completed her PhD in Nursing Science at Columbia University in 2020 followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at Will Cornell Medicine. She began a second postdoctoral fellowship at UW in 2022 where she is working with Drs. Jonathan Auld and Cindy Dougherty. Her work is focused on return of data to patients with cardiovascular disease emphasizing health literacy and numeracy. |
Alumni
Apply: pre-doctoral applicants
All application materials for the PhD in Nursing Science Program need to be submitted as per graduate application instructions by December 1.
In your application materials to the PhD in Nursing Science Program, please denote in the Research Focus statement section of the application that you would like to be considered for the B2S Program.
Apply: post-doctoral applicants
Post-doctoral applicants
For more information about the B2S Training Program, please contact either of the co-directors Dr. Margaret Heitkemper (heit@uw.edu) or Dr. Hilaire Thompson (hilairet@uw.edu).
We accept applications for postdoctoral scholar-fellows on a rolling basis.
Applicants should provide:
- A cover letter explaining what they hope to gain from a postdoctoral fellowship, including research interests and goals and how they align with the training provided in this T32
- A copy of their current CV
- One to two samples of scholarly writing (e.g., journal articles, essays)
- Three letters of recommendation. These letters should be sent electronically directly to the training program directors from the recommender (not from the applicant) and should speak to the applicant’s scholarly abilities, areas for growth, and future potential
Send all application materials electronically to Dr. Thompson at hilairet@uw.edu.
Pre- and Post-Doctoral Training – Research in Nursing & Global Health (RiNGH)
Global health is a multi-disciplinary field that aims to improve health equity for individuals, families and populations. Research in this field recognizes that health issues transcend national borders and seeks to understand public health problems, inform health interventions, optimize health services and systems, and promote health. Within the United States, innovative global solutions and approaches can be adopted to address local health concerns.
The Research in Nursing and Global Health (RiNGH) training program, funded by the National Institute for Nursing Research (T32 NR019761) and coordinated by the school’s Center for Global Health Nursing and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, prepares junior scientists with knowledge and skills to advance global health equity through team-based, interdisciplinary research. This training grant offers pre-doctoral traineeships and post-doctoral fellowships of up to 2 years to support enhanced education, scholarly mentorship, and career development.
To be eligible for appointment for this research training program, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Pre-doctoral trainees must have been accepted to the University of Washington PhD in Nursing Science academic degree program. Post-doctoral fellows must have completed a research doctorate in nursing science or related field by the time of appointment and hold a bachelors or higher in nursing.
Apply: pre-doctoral applicants
- Application materials and instructions are available here
- Deadline – May 4, 2023
- Before submitting an application, we encourage inquiries first. Please e-mail pkohler2@uw.edu
- Application materials must be submitted via e-mail to pkohler2@uw.edu
Apply: post-doctoral applicants
Applicants should provide:
- a cover letter explaining what they hope to gain from a postdoctoral fellowship, including research interests and goals and how they align with the training provided in this T32.
- a copy of their current CV
- 1-2 samples of scholarly writing (journal articles, essays)
- 3 letters of recommendation. These letters should be sent electronically directly to the training program directors from the recommender (not from the applicant) and should speak to the applicant’s scholarly abilities, areas for growth and future potential.
All application materials need to be sent electronically to Dr. Pamela Kohler, RiNGH Training Program Director, (pkohler2@uw.edu).
For more information about the RiNGH training program, please inquire with RiNGH Training Program Director, Dr. Pamela Kohler at pkohler2@uw.edu
For more information about the Research in Nursing and Global Health (RiNGH) training program, please contact cghn@uw.edu
Predoctoral Scholarship in Gerontological Nursing
The de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging offers a scholarship for students pursuing a PhD in Nursing Science with an emphasis in gerontological nursing. Recipients will receive full tuition for autumn, winter and spring quarters with a small stipend or salary for up to two years.
Ph.D. applicants who are accepted for admission will be considered for the de Tornyay Center Predoctoral Scholarship in Gerontological Nursing and notified of this offer in their acceptance letter.
Ph.D. program applicants are encouraged to discuss their specific area of interest in gerontological nursing when they complete the online PhD application.