Applications

Request for applications to become a scholar in the Washington LHS E-STAR program.

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Request for Applications

Apply to receive hands-on training and mentorship

The LHS E-STAR Center provides an exciting opportunity for early-career scientists to receive training and mentorship to build their skills and experience in transforming primary care. Early-career scientists who become LHS E-STAR scholars will receive multidisciplinary, didactic, and experiential training in LHS core competencies while leading embedded research projects at primary care organizations

The University of Washington, the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, and diverse primary care organizations across Washington state are partnering to train the next generation of independent scientists. Our partnership aims to help integrated health systems and community health centers meet the challenges of providing equitable, high-quality primary care. 

Please see the key dates below to apply for the E-STAR Scholar opportunity. We encourage potential applicants to attend the informational webinar on October 16th - click here to register. 

Click here to view a description of Cohort 3 opportunities and instructions on preparing a Letter of Intent. 

 

Key Dates

Cohort 3 informational webinar (link to register)

October 16, 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM PST

Letter of Intent Deadline (link to instructions)

November 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM PST

Notice of Invitation to Apply

December 19, 2025

Application Deadline

February 20, 2026 - 5:00 PM PST

Awardees Notified

March 31, 2026

Period of Performance

April 2026 – March 2028