Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Policies and Benefits
Policies and Benefits to Support Postdoctoral Fellows at OSU
Policies
Postdocs are considered career-track faculty at OSU.
Health Insurance
Postdocs are eligible for health insurance if eligibility requirements are met.
Note: J1 visa holdersare not eligible for the BlueCross BlueShield plans and are covered under United Healthcare to meet visa requirements. We will have a link soon!
Benefits
OSU provides a competitive benefit package which includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.
Review Eligibility & Enrollment information to have an understanding of who is eligible and what you might consider when you are choosing your benefits.
University Policies
University research policies outline the expectations, responsibilities, and guidelines that apply to postdoctoral fellows engaged in research activities at OSU.