As of July 1, 2026, $63,480 is the minimum salary that should be paid to all IU School of Medicine postdoctoral scholars. Postdoctoral scholars can be paid more than the required minimum salary by discretion of the department, division or principal investigator.
The minimum salary for IU School of Medicine postdoctoral scholars is based on the NIH year 0 minimum salary as of the December prior to the new fiscal year starting July 1. This allows principal investigators to have time to adjust budgets accordingly to increase the salaries of postdoctoral scholars. There may be times when the Dean approves of increases after December under specific circumstances.
Postdoctoral scholars can be paid more than the minimum salary. We encourage faculty and postdoctoral scholars to use the NIH NRSA postdoctoral stipend levels.
Salary increases occur at the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1.
It depends on the severity of the conflict. Start by contacting the Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to start a discussion about the conflict. She can help you navigate the process and help you connect with the people you need to connect with.
You can also contact the Ombudsteam to discuss setting up a meeting to discuss your conflict to have a neutral party assist in resolving the issue.
If the issue is severe, please immediately file a mistreatment report.
Yes, you can view a current list of events. Events are regularly held in the fall and spring semesters. The event website is typically updated prior to the upcoming semester.
Postdoctoral scholars paid from their principal investigator's grants are given 22 vacation days per calendar year. Postdoctoral scholars supported by fellowships should check the policies of the funding agencies. Time off must be approved by your direct supervisor.
Yes. The term limit is six years if you have not been a postdoctoral scholar before and four years if you have been a postdoctoral scholar before. If you are a postdoctoral scholar and getting towards the end of your appointment term, please contact your supervisor, your department/division HR business partner, and the Director of Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to see if an extension is right for you. Extensions are typically only available for one extra year maximum.
You can apply for listed positions or you can email the principal investigator you are interested in working with directly to see if they have availability in their laboratory. You must have your terminal degree conferred prior to starting your postdoctoral position.
Yes, PhDs must be conferred prior to the individual starting their postdoctoral position based on Indiana University policy. However, many departments or divisions are willing to work with the interested party to accommodate them to start a position prior to conferment.