Death Benefits - Postdoctoral Associates

If a postdoctoral associate with an appointment of at least 50% time dies while in active service, his or her salary will be paid up to and including the date of death.

In addition, a named Yale University Group Term Life Insurance beneficiary (or, in the absence of a named beneficiary, the estate) will be paid:

  • an amount equivalent to one month’s wages, including any holiday or recess days that may fall within the 30-calendar-day period immediately following the death.