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What is a fellowship?
MIT postdoctoral fellow appointments are described in MIT Policies and Procedures Section 5.3.3. As indicated in the policy, funds for postdoctoral fellowships come from a variety of sources and the terms and conditions vary widely.
Fellowship awards are generally made to individual applicants. MIT agrees to administer awards on behalf of the recipients. These awards are generally funded in response to proposals, which are routed through and endorsed by the Office of Sponsored Programs. Each sponsor's terms and conditions must be reviewed for MIT acceptability.
Awards are generally modest in nature. Support of the fellow is provided as a stipend. Sometimes a modest research allowance, which may generally be used for health insurance, M&S, travel, or possibly a small computer purchase, is included. Purchases must be made under the supervision of the faculty sponsor.
Taxable Status
Stipends are taxable. Please contact MIT Payroll office for further information.
Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Costs
All fellowships at MIT are waived of any F&A costs and the 10% transaction fee.
OSP Contacts
Lead Liaison:
Priscilla Caissie,
Senior Grant and Fellowship Administrator
Phone: 617-258-8009 Fax: 617-253-4734
E-mail: pcaissie@mit.edu
Back-Up Liaisons:
Kara DeNutte, Senior Grant and Contract Administrator
Phone: 617-253-1696
Email: kdenutte@mit.edu
Kimberly Mann, Senior Grant and Contract Administrator
Phone: 617-253-5385
Email: kmann@mit.edu
Common Sponsors