
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.
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
Resources for applicants
Register for the October 16 information webinar
Download application information
Contact Us
For questions, please contact LHS-ESTAR@kp.org