Postdoctoral Services and Benefits

Overview of Appointments

Postdoctoral appointments at the university fall into two categories: Postdoctoral Researchers and Postdoctoral Fellows. Each status determines eligibility for benefits and access to campus resources. Please see the Postdoctoral Researcher Employment Policy linked in the quick links to learn more about postdoctoral appointments at KU.

• Postdoctoral Researchers
  As unclassified professional staff, Post Docs are subject to all applicable State of Kansas, Kansas Board of Regents, and University policies and processes related to their employment. A few of those include: recruitment and selection, work eligibility, salary ranges and salary increases, performance evaluations, leaves, benefits, promotion, notice of non-reappointment, dismissal, intellectual property agreements, etc. Additional services such as access to campus facilities, employee assistance programs, and staff discounts are also available.
• Postdoctoral Fellows
  At the University of Kansas, a Postdoctoral Fellow (fellow) is the recipient of a fellowship or training award provided specifically for a particular field of study or training. Support is provided in the form of a stipend, and the fellowship is processed through the University’s financial system rather than through the payroll system. While the individual awarded such fellowships is not considered an employee, the provisions of the specific fellowship, the nature of other employment relationships, and the association with the University may provide services and benefits comparable to those of an employee. Fellows also are eligible for the Fellow and Trainee health insurance. Fellows may also participate in campus events and utilize shared spaces to foster collaboration and engagement.

Please read on to learn more about resources and services available to you based on your appointment status.