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Are postdocs eligible for the GW retirement plan?
GW offers two primary retirement savings plans:
The 403(b) Plan for trainee contributions
The 401(a) Plan for university base and match contributions
- Postdoctoral associates are eligible to participate in GW’s 403(b) Plan and GW’s 401(a) Plan.
- All postdocs will have access to retirement counseling and support at no cost, including the opportunity to explore an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with TIAA and Fidelity.