Announcing the 2021-2022 Vu Fellowship

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, 5:00 PM ET. 

Vu is focusing on empowering new voices by offering three fellowship opportunities for researchers in viral hepatitis and HIV spaces. Each fellow will be awarded a $10,000 personal stipend (awarded to the individual) to conduct a research project related to HIV, Hepatitis C, or both, using data on AIDSVu and/or HepVu, along with other data sources.

Priority will be given to research proposals that address health disparities and/or relevant intersections such as syndemics, the opioid epidemic, social determinants of health, STIs, etc. We believe communities affected by these health disparities should be centered in the work we do and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the HIV and Hepatitis C space.

Fellows’ research will be featured on the Vu platforms and used to further illustrate the impact of HIV and/or viral hepatitis in the U.S.

Applicants will participate in the following:

1. Submit a brief proposal outlining a research question relevant to HIV, Hepatitis C, or both, including what AIDSVu/HepVu data you will include in your research.
2. Prepare a manuscript for publication.
3. When the study is published, participate in an AIDSVu or HepVu Q&A.
4. Work with AIDSVu’s professional designers to develop infographics from your research.
5. Participate in an AIDSVu or HepVu public webinar to discuss your findings.
6. Submit an abstract on the research to a 2022 public health/viral hepatitis/HIV conference.

Length of fellowship: 2021-2022

Program Leaders

• Patrick Sullivan, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology and Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
• Heather Bradley, PhD, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Georgia State University School of Public Health

Eligibility:

• Professors, postdocs, epidemiologists, providers, researchers, and community stakeholders are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

• Fill out the application and submit all materials to info@aidsvu.org with “Vu Fellowship 2021_Last Name, First Name” in the subject line by 09/30/2021, 5:00 PM EST.
• Awards will be announced in 2021.

2021-2022 Vu Fellowship Application

Application here.

Application Information/Materials:

• Applicant Information
  1. Name
  2. Date of Birth
  3. Gender
  4. Race
  5. Ethnicity
  6. Address
  7. Degree/School
  8. How did you hear about the fellowship?
     1. AIDSVu / HepVu Website
     2. Social Media
        1. If yes, list which platform:
     3. Fellowship Webinar
     4. Through friend/colleague
        1. If so, please list their name.
     5. School/other organizations
        1. If so, please list their name.
     6. Other: __________________
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Research Proposal (brief, 2,500 words max)
• Institutional Letter of Support (indicating that you are and will be employed through the duration of the fellowship)
• Letters of Recommendation (two or three)
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Please address all questions to info@aidsvu.org.

The AIDSVu and HepVu platforms thrive when the HIV and viral hepatitis research communities thrive. Thank you for your submission and we look forward to reviewing your application.

2021-2022 Vu Fellowship Application