Northwestern Feinberg — Postdoctoral Research
Chicago, Illinois · Research Fellowship
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About this program
Northwestern University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (postdocs.northwestern.edu) coordinates postdoctoral training across the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern's other schools (basic sciences, engineering, public health, etc.). Feinberg is the medical school component.
For IMG physicians: most postdoctoral research positions at Northwestern are PI-direct. Identify a Northwestern faculty member working in your area of interest (search Feinberg Faculty Profiles or NU department websites), contact directly with your CV and research statement, and apply through their lab once a fit is established. Postdoctoral Affairs coordinates institutional onboarding and J-1 visa sponsorship after a PI agrees.
The Open Postdoctoral Positions page (postdocs.northwestern.edu/announcements/positions-at-northwestern/) sometimes lists specific openings advertised by individual labs.
Postdoctoral funding at Northwestern is typically $55,000-65,000/year depending on department and grant source. Duration 1-3 years.
Distinct from Northwestern's visiting medical student program (feinberg.northwestern.edu/md-education/visiting-students/) — separate program for M4 visiting clerkships.
Operator-confirmed 2026-05-17: feinberg.northwestern.edu is the Feinberg SOM homepage, not a direct postdoctoral research URL. No usable direct link. Hide until a deeper postdoc office URL is found.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Stipend-payingReceives a paid stipend (rare for IMG observerships)
- Multi-specialty (5+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 1-3 years of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 5 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS or PhD, research background | Visa: J1
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