Postdoctoral Scholar is a University status distinct from faculty or student status. Appointments, with the titles Senior Research Associate, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research Associate, Teaching Scholar, Visiting Scholar and Research Visitor, are made by the Office of Research for all academic units of the University.

Questions about policy and procedure should be directed to:

• Charlene Bollman, Sr. Administrative Assistant:
  cbollman@nd.edu
  (574) 631-7283
  
  
• Mike Edwards, Assistant Vice President, Office of Research:
  medward1@nd.edu
  (574) 631-3902

Detailed information on policy and procedure, on the Office of Research and on the University in general can be found at the following links:

• Postdoctoral Scholar Appointment Form
  
• Postdoctoral Scholar Policy Statement
  
• 2007 Research Associate Benefit Summary
  
• 2007 Research Visitor Benefit Summary
  
• 2007 Visiting Scholar Benefit Summary
  
• Office of Research Handbook for Principal Investigators
  
• Faculty Handbook (Provost's Office)
  

The paragraphs below provide summary information on each of the major appointment categories.

Appointments to non-faculty research positions with the title Senior Research Associate, Postdoctoral Research Associate, or Research Associate are made by the Office of Research in departments, institutes and centers throughout the University. The length of appointment varies but is normally for one year; renewal is upon mutual agreement between the appointee and the faculty advisor. Research Associates receive salary and substantial benefits. Application should be made directly to the faculty member with whom the applicant wishes to pursue studies.

Appointments to non-faculty teaching positions with the title Teaching Scholar are made by the Office of Research in departments throughout the University. The length of appointment is normally for one year; renewal is upon mutual agreement between the appointee and the chair/director of the appointing unit. Teaching Scholars receive salary and substantial benefits. Application should be made directly to the chair/director of the appropriate unit.

Appointments to non-faculty research positions with the title Visiting Scholar are made by the Office of Research in departments, institutes, and centers throughout the University. The length of appointment varies but is normally for a semester or a year; renewal is upon mutual agreement between the appointee and the chair/director of the appointing unit. Visiting Scholars receive no salary and only limited benefits. Application should be made directly to the chair/director of the appropriate unit.

The Office of Research appoints students enrolled in graduate or undergraduate degree programs at other universities to research positions with the title Research Visitor for the purpose of using University libraries or consulting with a faculty member. The length of appointment varies but is normally for a semester or a year. Research visitors occasionally receive a stipend, but there are no benefits. Application should be made directly to the faculty member the student wishes to consult, or to the chair of the appropriate department.