To view descriptions of postdoctoral fellow appointments, visit the Faculty Affairs Office. Additional information, including policies pertaining to Postdoctoral Fellows, is available through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Postdoctoral Fellow Appointment Checklist
Postdoctoral Fellows: Required Paperwork by Appointment Action
* Appointees with degrees completed within 3 months of appointment start date must submit proof of completion from institution OR notarized copy of a diploma.
** Not needed if the appointee has worked for the Medical School in the last 6 months in a Research Staff position.
Estimated Timelines (in Weeks) for Postdoctoral Fellow Appointments
New Appointments and Reappointments (No Visa): approx. 8 weeks (2 months)
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J-1 Visa (new): approx. 13 weeks (3 months)
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J-1 Visa (extension): approx. 9 weeks (2 months)
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H-1B Visa (new): approx. 25 weeks (6 months)
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H-1B Visa (extension): approx. 25 weeks (6 months)
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FAO
International Office
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Receipt notice*
*The receipt notice allows the candidate to work while waiting for the final approval notice.
