The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is pleased to announce, effective July 1, 2023, the new minimum stipend levels for all postdoctoral researchers and fellows and the implementation of improved benefits packages.
Please note: All Postdocs must participate in Open Enrollment regarding insurance and benefits this April 24 – May 5. For more information, please click the link below.
FY 24 Postdoctoral Trainees (PDTs) Stipend & Benefits Changes
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) aims to facilitate and strengthen the resources, community, and support for postdoctoral trainees (PDTs) at the University of Pennsylvania. OVPR works in close collaboration with our faculty and administrative partners throughout the research community and across Penn’s twelve schools that manage and guide the University’s 1,300+ postdoctoral scholars. Our efforts rely on intentional and continuous engagement with a diversity of stakeholders and we invite feedback on how to best support the postdoc community in their research and professional development.
Postdoctoral Trainees (PDTs) with administrative and policy questions, may contact:
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR)
Marta Bartholomew – Director of Research Programs and Communications
Ken Lambert Jr, Program Coordinator – Research Programs and Communications
Postdoctoral Trainees (PDTs) at PennSAS may contact:
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, School of Arts and Sciences
Vanessa Gonzalez-Perez, Ph.D. – Associate Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students and Postdocs can schedule meetings via this link
Postdoctoral Trainees (PDTs) at the Perelman School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, The Department of Biology at the School of Arts & Sciences, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Monell Chemical Senses Center, Swarthmore College, and The Wistar Institute may contact:
The Perelman School of Medicine – Biomedical Postdoctoral Program
Ana-Rita Mayol, Ph.D. – Administrative Director
Donna Crawley – Academic Programs Coordinator
Subin Lee, MHA – Administrative Coordinator
For Postdoctoral Trainee (PDT) questions specific to your position, pay, health benefits, or other matters unique to you, questions should be directed to your business administrator in your department, school, center, or appropriate Penn office.