Eligibility Parameters

The following are the eligibility requirements for Postdoctoral Scholars to enroll initially and maintain enrollment in UC Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits Plan programs. These eligibility requirements have been derived from and are consistent with the eligibility requirements for the UC faculty-staff employee benefits plans.

1. Initial Eligibility: Postdoctoral Scholars – Employee, Fellow, and Paid Direct. All three types of Postdoctoral Scholar are required to have an initial appointment at 100% time for at least three months or 50%-99% time for at least 12 months.

2. Eligibility Retention: Postdoctoral Scholars – Employee. Postdoctoral Scholars – Employee are required to maintain an average regular paid time of at least 17.5 hours per week (43.75%). [Note: the paid percent time may differ from the appointment percent time.]

3. Eligibility Retention: Postdoctoral Scholars – Fellow and Paid Direct. Postdoctoral Fellows and Paid Directs are required to maintain an appointment at a minimum of 43.75% time.