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.
Frequently Asked Questions: UMD Department Chairs
Yes. The University of Maryland President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program office, in concert with the applicant's 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 hosting the fellow.
The program requires that fellows are in residence and establish a presence at the mentor's campus, school, or department.
No. It is expected that departments and faculty mentors will make appropriate arrangements for space and other necessary resources.
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.
Please also see the frequently asked questions for applicants and UMD faculty mentors.