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Expectations for Host Departments and Colleges

Departments interested in hosting fellows should engage in a “search like” process (ie., fellow may give a research/job talk, may visit the University, or meet with faculty/students/etc.) prior to submitting a departmental letter of support.

Host departments are encouraged to welcome the fellow into the department and make every effort to ensure that the fellow is included in communications about departmental colloquia, seminars and social events. Host departments are expected to provide the fellow with information about salary and benefits and administer the fellow's research and professional travel funds. Host departments are expected to provide the fellow with access to appropriate office space and routine administrative support such as telephone lines, departmental mail services, libraries and technical support.
Please note: It is expected that departments and faculty mentors will make appropriate arrangements for space and other necessary resources.

Please note: It is expected that departments and faculty mentors will make appropriate arrangements for space and other necessary resources.

Frequently Asked Questions: UMD Department Chairs

Yes. The University of Maryland President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program office, in concert with the proposed faculty mentor, will request a letter of support from the department chair. This separate letter from the department chair should describe the department's level of interest in hiring the applicant into a tenure-track position and/or identify a potential fit with another University of Maryland department, if that is appropriate.

No. It is expected that departments and faculty mentors will make appropriate arrangements for space and other necessary resources.

The program requires that fellows are in residence and establish a presence at the mentor's campus, school or department.

Host departments are encouraged to welcome the fellow into the department and make every effort to ensure that the fellow is included in communications about departmental colloquia, seminars and social events. Host departments are expected to provide the fellow with information about salary and benefits and administer the fellow's research and professional travel funds. Host departments are expected to provide the fellow with appropriate office space and routine administrative support. In addition, President's Postdoctoral Fellows should be provided with opportunities for career development, including consideration for a faculty position at the University of Maryland.

 

Please also see the frequently asked questions for applicants and UMD faculty mentors.