Postdoctoral Affairs

This section provides an overview of the benefits and services related to postdoctoral appointments at Brown.

Please use the links in the side navigation menu on this page to learn about the following topics:

  • A benefits summary document for postdoctoral scholars at Brown

  • Benefits for Postdoctoral Research Associates (PDRAs)

  • Benefits for the two types of Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs), PDF-NRSA and PDF-Direct Pay

  • Additional resources available to postdoctoral scholars at Brown

Please note, benefits eligibility is determined by your postdoctoral appointment type. Additional information on benefits for each appointment type can be found using the links in the side navigation menu of this page.

If you have any questions, please find the postdoctoral contact in your division here and contact them, or email the Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs.

Benefits for Postdoctoral Appointees

Postdoctoral Research Associates

Learn about benefits for Postdoctoral Research Associates (PDRAs) here.

Postdoctoral Fellows

Learn about benefits for the two types of Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs), PDF-NRSA and PDF-Direct Pay, here.