The James M. Ntambi Postdoctoral Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for early-career scientists who have completed their Ph.D. training at a university in Africa. Fellows make impactful contributions to the scientific community, advance their careers and expand their existing research experience in the field of biochemical processes related to human metabolic diseases.
Fellows work in cutting-edge research labs in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Biochemistry. A faculty member in the department mentors and supports fellows throughout the duration of the fellowship.
Application materials must be uploaded by July 16, 2025
Accompanying recommendations must be uploaded by July 30, 2025
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Key Details
- Competitive stipend and access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Affiliated with a lab in the UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry. Research support and mentorship will be provided by a faculty member in the Department.
- Fellowship duration: Up to 3 calendar years
- Application materials must be uploaded by July 16, 2025
Accompanying recommendations must be uploaded by July 30, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
- Ph.D. and doctoral training from a university in Africa
- Early-career scientists focused on advancing research in genetic and biochemical processes related to human metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and cancer
Application Materials
A complete application includes the following:
- A current resume or curriculum vita (CV)
- Unofficial transcripts from graduate level coursework
- Research statement (or proposal) A one-page description of the applicant’s ongoing research, written by the candidate at a level understandable to a generalist audience outside their field of specialty. The one-page research project description should clearly define the nature and scope of the project as a summary of accomplishments to date and the broader relevance of the project beyond the disciplinary impact.
- A thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree OR a list of any manuscripts published from the previous two years
- Relevant reprints or preprints of papers and conference presentation abstracts
- Up to three letters of recommendation
• One reference must be the PhD research advisor of the applicant
• A second reference should be an additional research mentor familiar with the research experience of the applicant
• A final recommendation may be requested at the discretion of the applicant
About Professor James M. Ntambi
Professor James M. Ntambi has dedicated much of his career to developing strategies for managing and preventing metabolic diseases. His approach emphasizes solutions that are mindful of the needs, resources and cultures of affected communities. In his home country of Uganda, he collaborates with doctors and healthcare professionals to promote disease prevention and address metabolic and endocrine diseases. At UW–Madison, he co-leads two study abroad programs through which hundreds of UW undergraduate students have had opportunity to explore connections between metabolic disorders, medical care, agriculture, health and nutrition.
This Fellowship is named in his honor and supports basic science research and training to empower postdoctoral scientists from African universities to new opportunities in their independent research careers.