Although the performance of such functions also provides additional training, service is required as a condition of appointment. Appointment is on an annual basis and generally is not to exceed a total of three years in this classification. Upon official appointment to this position, a University of Iowa identification card will be issued which will qualify the individual for library privileges, staff rates at University cultural and athletic events, staff parking, and other similar privileges available to University staff. The individual will not be eligible for staff fringe benefits but will, if appointed for at least one year, qualify for the University's hospitalization and major medical insurance program unless covered by the University Hospitals and Clinics' medical care program for house staff, physicians, dentists, and their dependents. The University will contribute to the premiums of these programs at the same rate as for regular University staff.
Contributions are to come from the grant budget.
Funds should be requested from the granting agency for this purpose. That allocation will be increased to cover such contributions. In the latter case, approval must be obtained from that office prior to accepting the individual for postdoctoral study. Contributions will come from the account from which the individual is paid. Postdoctoral associates have employee status with the University and, if otherwise qualified, are eligible for all fringe benefit programs.