Postdoc Classifications

There are two classifications of postdocs at the University of Miami. These categories are based upon their corresponding supporting funding source, which governs benefits and manner of tax payment. Postdoctoral appointments are distinct from those of students, staff, or faculty in their scope, time limits and nature of appointment.

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Postdoctoral Associates

Postdoctoral associates are funded by extramural federal grants awarded to Principal Investigators as well as other University of Miami funding sources. Postdoctoral associates are classified as University of Miami employees and receive a salary and employee benefits. Click here to review the University of Miami employee benefits, which apply to Postdoctoral associates.
Postdoctoral Scholars

Postdoctoral scholars are funded by individual fellowships (e.g. American Heart Association fellowship, National Research Service Award (NRSA) F32 fellowship) or National Institutes of Health Institutional Training Grants (e.g. NRSA T32) and receive a stipend rather than a salary. Therefore, Postdoctoral scholars are not classified as employees and their benefits differ from Postdoctoral associates. Click here to review the Benefits Summary for Postdoctoral scholars.

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