LSHTM-Stanford Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship cultivates new knowledge and solutions at the intersections of health and the environment. This program seeks to foster the professional development of a new generation of planetary health researchers and ambassadors committed to protecting health on a changing planet and developing solutions for a healthier future.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 21, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
• Category: Fellowship, PhD, Postdoctoral
• Location: United States

🏫 About the Fellowship

The Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship, managed collaboratively by LSHTM and the Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health, supports early-career researchers in conducting mentored research on cutting-edge human and planetary health challenges.

Objectives

• Develop evidence on emerging health risks to protect vulnerable populations impacted by climate change.
• Assess the health consequences of environmental inaction to drive new policies and interventions.
• Identify strategies to simultaneously advance health, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
• Train early-career researchers and provide opportunities to gain skills in new disciplines for human and planetary health impact.

Format of the Fellowship

• Fellows will be based at Stanford University and receive mentorship and support from faculty and partners at both universities.
• Throughout the two-year fellowship, fellows interact with core faculty, work on research papers, and plan research activities.

Research Focus Areas

Candidates are expected to apply with a specific research agenda in mind. Areas of potential research include:

• Food security and the environmental impacts of crop and livestock production.
• Healthy cities, clean air and water, sustainable transport.
• Health implications of extreme weather events.
• Impact of climate change and land use on infectious and vector-borne diseases.
• Health effects of environmental waste such as microplastics.
• Links between climate change and non-communicable diseases.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive postdoctoral salary, full benefits, and modest travel and fieldwork budgets.
• Fellows are invited to transfer existing awarded funding and encouraged to apply for additional research funding during their fellowship.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to researchers from anywhere in the world within three years of successfully completing their doctoral degree.
• Prior research output in the intersections of health and environmental science is required.
• High-level proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Candidates from diverse disciplines such as global health, health systems, epidemiology, health policy, environmental science, environmental policy, disease ecology, and more are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements

• Fellows will present their research internally and at international meetings, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching as teaching assistants or guest lecturers.
• Active participation in the development of planetary health at Stanford and LSHTM, including program development, events, and student engagement.

📝 Application Process

Stage 1

• Submit a CV and a 1-page description of the proposed research project by June 30, 2025.

Stage 2

• Shortlisted candidates will submit additional materials, including:
  • Research proposal
  • Submission video
  • Letters of recommendation
• Selected fellows will begin their two-year fellowship in early 2026.

📌 Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

🌟 How to Apply

Apply for the LSHTM-Stanford Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship via the Stanford Application Portal.

For more details, visit the Program Website.

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for researchers passionate about addressing global health and environmental challenges. Don't miss the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and solutions for a healthier planet! 🌱

• Competitive postdoctoral salary.
• Full benefits.
• Modest travel and fieldwork budgets.
• Opportunity to transfer existing awarded funding and apply for additional research funding during the fellowship.