Research Fellow, 2026 SUHI Equity Research Fellowship Program

Unpaid with $10,000 Stipend Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI), the community research center of Sinai Chicago, is dedicated to improving the health of Chicago’s most vulnerable communities. SUHI achieves this by identifying health inequities, addressing these inequities with innovative solutions, and rigorously evaluating the work to ensure effectiveness. Now in its 8th year, the SUHI Equity Research Fellowship Program is designed to strengthen research and collaboration among scientists and universities who share our focus.

Fellows collaborate on studies, proposals, and other equity-related projects. Deliverables are jointly developed based on current SUHI needs and opportunities, as well as the Fellow’s interests and career goals. The program runs from January 1 – December 31, 2026.

**This is a stipend-based opportunity. Fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend for their participation.**

Current priorities include, but are not limited to, the following areas of expertise:

Health economics/cost effectiveness

Maternal and child health

Gun violence and trauma

Workforce development

Digital health equity

Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing

Assessing community health

Neighborhood-level determinants of health/spatial analysis

Surgical health equity

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) -
Be on the faculty at any US college or university (all work can be done remotely)

If interested, please submit a CV or biosketch (5 pages or less) and cover letter apply by October 17th. In the cover letter, please address why you would be a good candidate, how your work aligns with SUHI’s, and any potential project ideas.

Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: SHS · SHS SHS UHI
Schedule: Temporary, Days, N/A

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