| Type of Appointment | Required Degree | Minimum Funding | Funding Source | Maximum term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associates | Doctorate | ** | Yale (grant, contract, endowment, etc) | 6 yrs* |
| Postdoctoral Fellows | Doctorate | ** | External fellowship or NIH training grant | 6 yrs* |
| 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 |
* Postdoctoral experience at other institutions is counted toward the six-year limit.
** 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.