| Type of Appointment | Required Degree | Minimum Funding | Funding Source | Maximum term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associates | Doctorate | ** | Yale (grant, contract, endowment, etc) | 4yrs* |
| Postdoctoral Fellows | Doctorate | ** | External fellowship or NIH training grant | 4yrs* |
| Postgraduate Associates | Bachelors or Masters | ** | Yale (grant, contract, endowment, etc) | 1 yr |
| Postgraduate Fellows | Bachelors or Masters | ** | External fellowship | 1 yr |
| Laboratory Associates | Doctorate | ** | Outside employer | 1 yr |
|
Visiting Fellows (Only outside of YSM) |
Doctorate | ** | Outside employer | 1 yr |
* Capped at four years, with a potential extension to a fifth or sixth year if aligned with the postdoc’s career development goals. The total term of postdoctoral appointments may not exceed six years, including previous postdoctoral experience at other institutions.
** Minimum Funding for Postdocs & Postgrads
Note: For international scholars, additional requirements and guidance apply. Please visit the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) website and navigate to Getting Started > New Scholars for comprehensive information on visa compliance, onboarding procedures, and support services available to international appointees.
Please see the Yale Faculty Handbook for more detailed information about each appointment type.