Benefit eligibility differs for postdoctoral associates and fellows, though the Vice President for Research strives to mitigate the effect of these differences when possible.
See also Changing Between Associate and Fellow Positions.
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Benefits
Benefit |
Associates |
Fellows |
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Health Plans |
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Yes |
Yes (at unsubsidized rates) |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Not available |
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Yes |
Not available |
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Yes |
Not available |
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Yes |
Not available |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Benefit |
Associates |
Fellows |
|---|---|---|
Yes (Cambridge campus) |
Yes (Cambridge campus) |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Fellows receiving some pay from MIT are eligible. |
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Yes (using MIT email address) |
Yes (using MIT email address) |
Benefit |
Associates |
Fellows |
|---|---|---|
Yes |
Yes, with certification letter. |
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Yes, for postdocs on 12-month appointment working at least 50% time |
Not available. Check fellowship terms for a similar benefit. |
Time Off
Any leave, whether parental leave, maternity leave, or vacation time, must be discussed with the supervisor and approved prior to taking leave. Postdoctoral fellows may also need to notify their funding sponsor.
View Time Off Benefits for Postdocs for specific allowances.
Benefit |
Associates |
Fellows |
|---|---|---|
Vacation |
Yes |
Yes, subject to fellowship terms |
Yes |
Yes |
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Sick Leave |
Yes |
Subject to fellowship terms. Contact Postdoctoral Services and your key administrative contact with questions. |
Maternity Leave |
Yes. See FAQs for New Parent Postdocs. |
Subject to fellowship terms. Contact Postdoctoral Services and your key administrative contact with questions, and see FAQs for New Parent Postdocs. |
Paid Parental Leave |
Yes. See FAQs for New Parent Postdocs. |
Subject to fellowship terms. Contact Postdoctoral Services and your key administrative contact with questions, and see FAQs for New Parent Postdocs. |
Other Family Leave Provisions |
Yes |
Speak with your key administrative contact for postdocs for information and guidance on your individual situation. |
Other Leaves |
Speak with your key administrative contact for postdocs for information and guidance on your individual situation. |
Subject to fellowship terms. Speak with your key administrative contact for postdocs for information and guidance on your individual situation. |
Other Resources Available to All Postdocs (Associates and Fellows)
- Career Advising & Professional Development
- The Writing and Communication Center
- MIT Alumni Association Infinite Connection (after 9 months)
- MIT Teaching + Learning Lab
- National Postdoctoral Association membership
- Various resources through the MIT Postdoc Association, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and individual schools and units
- Multiple other Institute-wide resources summarized on Campus Services and Resources
- Additional museum benefits (requires MIT ID)
Updated March 18, 2024