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What is a Postdoc?

A POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR is one who:

  • Has been awarded or has completed the requirements for a doctoral degree (e.g. Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.P.H., D.N.S.) or foreign equivalent, where at least three years of undergraduate study are prerequisite to admission to the graduate degree program
  • Has been awarded a Fellowship or Traineeship or equivalent support (such as appointment in the postgraduate research series) for studies at the postdoctoral level
  • Will train under the direction of a (research) mentor who will provide advanced training to prepare the postdoctoral scholar for a research career
  • Will have the expectation of and the opportunity for collaborative and independent research and publication of findings as determined by mutual agreement of the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor
  • Will pursue a substantially full-time program of advanced research and training approved by a department or research unit

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: March 16, 2006