Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs

• BPP Policies

BPP Policies

Policy for Postdoctoral Fellows at the University of Pennsylvania

• University Postdoc Policy

Policy on Non-affiliates Visiting Penn Research Facilities

• University Policy

BPP Policies for Postdoctoral Appointments, Training and Education

• Postdoctoral Appointments, Training and Education Policies

Minimum Stipend Levels

• Current BPP Stipend Levels 
• FY 2021 BPP Stipend Policy & Levels (effective March 1, 2021)

Intellectual Property

• Copyright Policy (Portion of Faculty Handbook)
• Penn Center for Innovation
• Patent and Tangible Research Property Policies and Procedures and Participation Agreement
• University of Pennsylvania Intellectual Property Participation Agreement

Research Policies and Procedures

• Policy for the Appointment of Foreign Nationals under the Postdoctoral Trainee Program
  • Request Form for Exception to the J-1 Policy for Appointment
• Perelman School of Medicine Authorship Policy
• Misconduct in Research Policy for Non-faculty Members
• University Office of Research Services Procedures and Resources
• Sponsored Projects Manual
• Visiting Scholar Policy and Appointment Process
  • Template Visiting Scholar Appointment Letter
• Update on the Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research -NIH [released Nov. 24, 2009]

Conflict of Interest

• Layman's Guide to Conflict of Interest
• University Policies, Human Resources Policy 005

Human Resources

• Guidelines to Extramural Activities, Human Resources Policy 006
• University Resources, Uses of - Human Resources Policy 003
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
• University of Pennsylvania Sexual Misconduct Policy, Resource Offices and Complaint Procedures