Will compensation change for current postdocs?

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) is working closely with schools and units to identify any current postdocs with compensation below the new minimum. Investigators should work with their school to identify mechanisms for meeting the new compensation minimum. OVPR is available to consult with investigators and school/department leadership.

Investigators and hiring managers will identify a salary/stipend rate for postdocs based on years of relevant experience, skills, area of specialization, and equity within the unit, department, and school. GW encourages supervisors to set starting compensation based on years of postdoctoral experience, tied to the FY21 NIH NRSA scale.

All compensation is subject to the initial and continued availability of funding as well as any terms and conditions, if applicable, set forth by the sponsor funding the postdoc appointment.