| Employee Type | Trainee - Not considered an employee |
| Degree Requirements | Doctorate |
| Definition | The title of Postdoctoral Fellow was created for positions that are assoicated with NIH fellowships and training grants which allow additional training following the receipt of a doctorate degree. This position is mainly funded by a National Research Service Award (NRSA) or similar funding source, but do not permit employee status. |
| Term | Related to what fellowship or training grant allows. |
| National Advertising | Recommended but not required. |
| Benefits | Related to what fellowship or training grant allows. |