The University of Wisconsin–Madison is home to a world-class research enterprise. It holds the #6 national research ranking among U.S. universities (2023) and boasts research expenditures of over $1.7 billion.
The Department of Pediatrics is proud to be a part of this strong research tradition. We are dedicated to training the next generation of scientists through research training programs that cultivate learners and faculty who want to develop careers in pediatric research.
Residents
Our residency program’s research opportunities include a required scholarly project and support of the research pathways developed by the American Board of Pediatrics. We also offer a National Institutes of Health-supported MD/PhD program for future physician-scientists.
Fellows
Our fellowship programs offer outstanding research opportunities with mentors in basic, translational, and clinical research — in our department, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and across campus.
Research fellows, pre- and postdoctoral
The Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to training the next generation of independent academic research scientists. The following is a list of UW School of Medicine and Public Health training grants that include Department of Pediatrics faculty members as trainers or mentors.
- Childhood Diabetes and Adiposity Research Training Program (T32 DK077586), PDs: HuiChuan Lai, PhD, and Scott Reeder, MD, PhD
- Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Training Grant (T32 HD041921), PD: Laura Hernandez, PhD
- Microbes in Health and Disease Training Program (T32 AI055397), PD: Bruce Klein, MD
- Molecular & Environmental Toxicology (T32 ES007015), PD: Satish Kumar, PhD
- Research Training in Hematology (T32 HL007899), PD: John Sheehan, MD
- Training Program in Translational Cardiovascular Science (T32 HL007936), PDs: Gail Robertson, PhD, and Lee Eckhardt, MD
- Wisconsin Allergy and Immunology Research Training Program (T32 AI007635), PD: James Gern, MD
View a list of all NIH and HRSA training grants at UW–Madison.
UW–Madison offers a list of Postdoc, Postgrad, and Research Intern Vacancies.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Undergraduate and graduate students who are looking for research opportunities in the Department of Pediatrics can visit the How to Join and Research Group page.
Faculty
Our faculty mentoring program provides guidance and critical evaluation of research performance and productivity. The department provides $50,000 per year in matching funds for faculty career development awards.