Applicants

Welcome, Prospective Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Scholars!

Thank you for your interest in training opportunities at Yale University. We encourage you to explore our website to discover a wide range of resources, policies, and detailed information about the benefits, programs, and support services available to you as a valued member of Yale’s scholarly community.

Be sure to visit our Open Positions page to learn more about current opportunities.

We look forward to supporting your academic and professional journey at Yale.

Postdoctoral Positions

Requires a Ph.D., M.D., J.D., D.V.M., or equivalent doctoral degree. Appointments are for one year and may be renewed annually, up to a six-year total (including prior postdoctoral experience elsewhere). Many faculty do not advertise openings; we encourage you to contact them directly. Others post in academic journals, on the Provost’s Office Academic Job Listings, or our site. Please explore our Open Positions page under the Applicant tab for current openings and application details.

Postgraduate Positions

These roles are open to individuals who have recently earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree but not a doctoral degree. They are short-term training positions, typically up to one year, with a possible second and final year under special circumstances. Please explore our Open Positions page under the Applicant tab for current openings and application details.

Note: Academic units should email open positions to our office for posting. Please refer to the Postgraduate Position Description Template on our Forms, Documents & Templates page when drafting postings.