Benefits
Postgrads fall under the Postdoctoral Job Classification for benefits purposes.
Postgraduate Associates
Associates are salaried employees of Yale University, supported through university-administered funding sources such as grants, contracts, departmental accounts, or other institutional resources. As employees, they are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with university policies.
Postgraduate Fellows
Fellows are supported through external funding sources, such as external fellowships. Postgraduate fellows are not employees, and, as non-employees, are eligible for only dental insurance and health insurance at full cost. If the fellowship, faculty mentor, and/or department subsidizes part or all of the cost of health insurance, the subsidy is classified as taxable income to the postgrad.
Postgraduate Fellows are not receiving a Yale University paycheck and are not able to enroll for benefits using Yale’s Workday.
Important Note to International Postgraduates:
Please consult the Office of International Students and Scholars prior to applying for a fellowship.
Visit Yale Benefits for comprehensive descriptions of postgrad benefits, and contact the Employee Service Center at 203-432-5552 if you have questions.