Mentoring

Part of the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Nutrition Research Institute is home to accomplished research scientists with expertise in a range of fields, including nutrition, genetics, biochemistry, neuroscience, epidemiology, toxicology, psychology, and medicine. Separately and together they are breaking ground in the field of precision nutrition by understanding the reasons for metabolic variation, which include genetic, epigenetic, dietary, and environmental causes.

Apply to be a Faculty Fellow or Visiting Scholar

For more information, please contact Jenna Baker, jenna_baker@unc.edu

Doctoral Student Opportunites

Faculty members in the Department of Nutrition at UNC-Chapel Hill who are located at the Nutrition Research Institute have openings for outstanding doctoral students. This is an exceptional opportunity to conduct research in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge scientific programs.

How to Apply for a Doctoral Student Position

To begin the application process click the button below to the PhD program application page on the UNC-Chapel Hill website.

Interested in a degree or program?
Fill out a Prospective Student Inquiry Form.

Phone: 919-445-1170
E-mail: sph-admissions@unc.edu