Benefits for Postdoctoral Scholars

• Base pay for Postdoctoral Scholars is set by the Dean of the Graduate School and is competitive by following the guidelines currently stipulated by the National Institutes of Health.
• Postdoctoral scholars are afforded medical insurance provided by the University of Texas System. Plans with additional medical coverage for family members, dental insurance, and vision insurance are available.
• Postdoctoral scholars holding an employee appointment participate in a retirement program, whereas those paid a stipend (such as some fellowship recipients) receive a supplement in pay.
• Additional benefits available include on-site child care, membership at the Bryan Williams, MD, Student Center at no charge, and discounts on public transit passes.