Table 1. Restructured postdoc designations at the University of Chicago. .

Postdocs are defined as “Fellows” or “Scholars” depending on the source of their stipend. The appointment process is initiated by the department, but it is then reviewed in the Provost’s Office, the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to ensure that the terms of the appointment provide appropriate benefits and equitable opportunities for career development. All postdocs are evaluated annually for reappointment to the position, and these requests are reviewed and approved through the same process.

University of Chicago – two postdoc designations – one common experience
Position	POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW	POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR
Stipend	Extramural, e.g. fellowship	Institutional (including from grants)
Benefits	“Supplemental stipend” from institution to provide benefits equivalent to Postdoctoral Scholar	“Special employee” receives benefits from institution
Career Development	Follow criteria outlined in terms of the fellowship	Institutionally mandated to provide similar career development experience