Research Fellow: Mentored Research Training in Aging and Surgery (MERITAS)

Position: Research Fellow: Mentored Research Training in Aging and Surgery (MERITAS)

Address: 399 Revolution Dr. Somerville, MA 02145

Based in Boston, MA, MERITAS is the first NIH-funded two-year program designed to train surgical residents to conduct high-quality research aimed at improving perioperative care for older adults. Each year, the program provides 80% salary support for two residents.

In addition to a robust training curriculum, MERITAS fellows receive tailored mentorship from Harvard Medical School faculty with expertise across a range of disciplines. We are also happy to work with interested applicants to identify mentors who align with their research interests and professional goals.

The program provides 80% of salary funding. The remaining 20% should be provided by the home institution or an external grant.

Applications open September 1, 2026.

Job Requirements:

Applicants must:

- be a surgical resident in good standing at an ACGME-accredited residency program

- have completed PGY-2 or PGY-3 of training.

- be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

- be able to commit to 2 years of dedicated research time in Boston

Learn more and apply through: https://csph.brighamandwomens.org/meritas/.