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Thank you for your interest in our Fellowship Programs. If you would like to be considered for a Fellowship opportunity with our program, please complete the application form below. Please note, applications for the 2025-2027 cycle close October 20, 2024.

If applying to one or more of the fellowships listed below, the following items are required:

1. Complete all sections of the application form below.

2. Submit your curriculum vitae using the “Choose File” button at the bottom of the form.

3. Discuss with your referees the possible need for a letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will only be requested if you are selected for an interview. If selected for the first interviews, three letters of recommendation will be needed. Letters of recommendation should be emailed to: 2025_20.do04meactjldnky2@u.box.com

UIC is offering up to five two-year fellowships for the 2025-2027 cycle, one sponsored by Pfizer, two sponsored by Takeda, and two sponsored by AbbVie.

The UIC/Pfizer 2-year fellowship in Health Economic and Outcomes Research involves being located in Chicago at UIC for the first year where the fellow participates in research projects and completes coursework. In the second year, the fellow may be located at Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan, New York.

The UIC/Takeda 2-year fellowship in Health Economics and Outcomes Research involves being located in Chicago at UIC for the first year where the fellow participates in research projects and completes coursework. In the second year, fellows may be located at the Takeda headquarters in Cambridge, MA.

The UIC/AbbVie 2-year fellowship in Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety involves being located in Chicago at UIC for the first year where the fellow participates in research projects and completes coursework. In the second year, the fellow will split their time between Chicago (at UIC) and one of the AbbVie campuses in the northern Chicago suburbs. This fellowship recruits fellows every two years. The next recruitment cycle for this fellowship will be 2026-2028.

The UIC/AbbVie 2-year Fellowship in Health Economics and Outcomes Research involves being located in Chicago at UIC for the first year where the Fellow participates in research projects and completes coursework. In the second year, the Fellow will be assigned to one of 3 key areas at AbbVie HEOR: HEOR Therapeutic Area Strategy, Health Economics/Real-world Evidence Center of Expertise, or Patient Centered Outcomes Research Center of Expertise. Depending on assignment and team location, the Fellow will be based on-site at Mettawa, IL, Irvine, CA, or Florham Park, NJ.

For any of the programs, fellows may optionally apply to UIC’s Department of Pharmacy Systems Outcomes & Policy graduate program. Although not required, and depending on current experience and degrees, application to the graduate program is encouraged.

  • Please list the Degree, College it was obtained at, and Date or anticipated date of completion (MM-YYYY).
  • Please list the Organization, Title of the Coursework, and Date Completed (MM-YYYY)
  • Please list the State Regulatory Body and Date of licensure(s)
  • Please list Employer, Dates of Employment, Address, Position Held for all three.
  • Please provide Name, Email/Phone, Institution, Position, and Reason you believe each one to be a good reference.
    Please also advise them to send the letters of recommendation to: 2024_20.ggk779bmta9iaf3v@u.box.com
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  • Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 13 MB.
    Please upload your most current CV with your application. (Maximum file size 13MB, and must be PDF)
    Maximum file size - 13 mega bytes.