Brown University and the Brown University Postdoc Labor Organization have agreed to the following minimum scale for Brown-paid Postdoctoral Research Associates and Brown-paid Postdoctoral Fellows, effective September 1st, 2024. Postdocs paid directly from their fellowship should follow the terms of their award.
Postdoctoral Affairs
Compensation
Postdoctoral Salary Minimums
As of September 1, 2024
| Years of Experience | Minimum Salary |
|---|---|
| 0 | $61,008 |
| 1 | $61,428 |
| 2 | $61,884 |
| 3 | $64,356 |
| 4 | $66,492 |
Please note:
- University policies prohibit postdoctoral appointments beyond the fifth year.
Taxes and Withholdings
You should consult a tax professional for help with issues arising from your salary or stipend, and nothing on this site should be considered legal or tax advice.
Review the following resources for tips and information for filing your federal tax return.
Taxes
- The National Postdoctoral Association offers an Overview of Tax Issues for Postdocs, which provides information on tax withholding, reporting fellowship income, filing estimated taxes, FICA, self-employment tax, and taxes for the international postdoc.
- IRS website
- The NIH website also contains useful information about the taxability of T-32 NRSA grants.
Withholdings
- Postdoctoral research associates who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents will have their income reported, have taxes withheld, and receive a Form W-2
- Postdoctoral fellows will not have taxes withheld from their stipends but may still be liable for tax payments and may be expected to pay estimated taxes on a regular basis.
- Taxes may be withheld from health subsidies or other compensation.
International Scholars
Brown's Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides international scholars with tax assessment programs (FNIS) for those working or earning income at Brown and tax preparation software (GLACIER) for non-resident aliens filing income tax returns.