Policies, Pay & Benefits for Postdoctoral Research Fellows
University-wide Postdoctoral Fellow Policy
This University-wide policy sets forth minimum requirements for the official appointment of postdoctoral fellows and the salary, benefits, leave, and accommodation requirements for all postdoctoral fellows. School of Medicine-specific policies for appointments, vacation, leave, etc. are detailed in the links below.
School of Medicine Postdoctoral Code of Conduct Statement
As members of the Johns Hopkins University community, postdoctoral fellows are expected to maintain high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical and professional conduct and to maintain a safe, respectful training and workplace environment. Failure to comply with these standards; institutional policies and other requirements; and/or laws may be reviewed and adjudicated by the Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs, in consultation with the Vice Dean for Education, and can result in sanctions, up to and including termination of the postdoctoral appointment.
Stipends & Benefits
JHU recently announced an increase in the minimum postdoctoral annual salary to $62,132, effective July 1, 2024. All postdoctoral research fellows are to be paid at least at the new JHU minimum salary, per JHU policy. The School of Medicine strongly encourages annual salary increases for postdoctoral research fellows based on accrued years of training.
View information about the benefits available for postdoctoral fellows.
JHU Learner Health Benefit Plan (LHBP) is administered by Wellfleet Group, LLC and is contracted with Cigna for the plan’s provider network of hospitals, physicians, and other health Care Providers.
Plan Includes: Comprehensive coverage both for emergency and non-Emergency situations; Access to the Cigna Preferred provider organization (PPO) Network. New postdocs are automatically enrolled
- Login into https://jhupostdocs.mycare26.com/ using your JH credentials to monitor the status of your coverage.
- To obtain medical health insurance cards, create account https://www.studentinsurance.com/MyAccount/Account/Index/858
- Log into account to access digital health insurance cards: https://www.studentinsurance.com/MyAccount/Account/Index/858
- To manage health care benefits https://jhupostdocs.mycare26.com/
Benefit assistance or information, contact: [email protected]
Research Policies
The Office of Policy Coordination website contains updated information on policies and procedures related to:
- Research Integrity
- Outside Interests and Conflict of Interest
- Interaction with Industry
- Sunshine Act
- Additional policies and regulations
You may view and download an overview of Responsible Conduct of Research resources at this link. (JHED log-in information required.)
Equal Opportunity
The Office of Institutional Equity provides equal opportunity policies, procedures, and resources for:
- Discrimination and Harassment
- Sexual Misconduct
- Disability Accommodations and ADA Compliance
- Religious Accommodations
- Diversity
- Confidential Resources
View the Equal Opportunity and Title IX Notice for Students Faculty, Staff, and Applicants.
Workplace Conflict
Postdoctoral fellows who have a dispute with a mentor or colleague may bring complaints to their PI, department director, or to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. When appropriate (excluding matters of workplace safety, forms of harassment, legal matters, etc.), the Office will attempt to counsel and aid conflict mediation through informal discussion, decision-making, and goal-setting. In the event that a dispute cannot be solved by informal discussions described in the previous section, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs can advise on more formal avenues for addressing disputes, such as the Grievance Procedure for Faculty, Fellows and the Student Body.
Reporting Learner Mistreatment
If you have experienced or witnessed mistreatment and/or disruptive behavior, you can submit complaints through the Resources for Reporting Mistreatment webpage.
- Additional Training and Research Policies
- JHU SOM Guidelines for Conduct in Teacher/Learner Relationships
- JHU Mentoring Expectations (issued 2021)
JHU Ombuds Office
The JHU ombudsperson (Annalisa Peterson) for postdoctoral fellows and graduate students and serves as a confidential resource for work-related concerns, including mistreatment, lab issues, and navigating peer conflict. JHU Ombuds Office Website
Need Assistance?
To ask a question or request a meeting, please email the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at [email protected].