PDF vs. PDV
Postdoctoral researchers at 91ÑÇÉ« are categorized as either Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs) or Postdoctoral Visitors (PDVs). The categories depend on where the fellowship was created or originated. If the fellowship is offered by any body external to 91ÑÇÉ«, the incumbent is categorized as a PDF. If the fellowship is created by a researcher or unit at 91ÑÇÉ« and paid for through university funds of any type, the incumbent is a PDV.
Postdoctoral Fellows
- hold an external fellowship offered by agencies or other non-91ÑÇÉ« sources such as NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR, etc.;
- typically apply for such fellowships in their own name (rather than in that of their supervisor);
- are not 91ÑÇÉ« employees; are supervised by 91ÑÇÉ« faculty members; are not unionized;
- are able to teach through applying for CUPE postings or CUPE exemptions only;
- at the discretion of the supervisor, may have access to benefits; and
- may or may not have their salary topped up by 91ÑÇÉ« research funds.
Postdoctoral Visitors
- hold fellowships created at 91ÑÇÉ« that are funded by monies administered by the university (e.g. grants held by faculty members);
- are 91ÑÇÉ« employees;
- are supervised by 91ÑÇÉ« faculty members;
- are unionized and are members of the 91ÑÇÉ« Faculty Association, and are subject to the provisions of the YUFA Collective Agreement;
- are able to teach up to a maximum of 1.0 courses per year;
- have access to benefits and leaves as described in the YUFA Collective Agreement; and
- do not hold any form of postdoctoral fellowship or funding offered by any external agency.
Additional Information
- Senate Policy on ;
- All FGS resources for postdocs;
- All FGS resources for supervisors;
- YUFA Collective Agreement.
