Enhanced Family Support for NRSA Postdoctoral Fellows
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Description
NRSA Fellows can receive enhanced family supports through the Bright Horizons Enhanced Family Supports Program run through the Penn Family Center.
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Policies & Procedures
Penn Lab Supplies Reuse and Donation Program
FY26 Benefits Overview for Postdocs and NRSA Fellows (effective July 1, 2025)
Overview of Resources at Penn to Support Conflict Management and Resolution
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
Military Leave
Offices & Services
Penn Lab Supplies Reuse and Donation Program
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
Penn Green Labs Program
Ergonomics Resources
Veterans and Active Military
Tools & Systems
Penn Lab Supplies Reuse and Donation Program
Overview of Resources at Penn to Support Conflict Management and Resolution
Penn Green Labs Program
215-P-COMPLY, Penn’s Confidential Reporting and Help Line
Related FAQs
I have other questions about the benefits. Who do I contact?
If postdoctoral researchers and fellows have additional questions about their benefits, they should contact the following resources for support:
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Penn Employee Solution Center
The Solution Center can assist with questions related to benefits eligibility, enrollment, and coverage.
📧 solutioncenter@upenn.edu
📞 (215) 898-7372
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Health Advocate
Health Advocate is a confidential, third-party service available to all Penn affiliates. They can provide guidance on navigating benefits, resolving claims, and locating care providers.
📧 answers@HealthAdvocate.com
📞 (866) 799-2329
🔗 Health Advocate – Penn HR
What benefits are available to postdocs?
Postdoctoral Researchers and Fellows are eligible for the Penn Postdoc Benefits plan.
What happens to my benefits if funding for my postdoc position changes?
If your funding changes from NRSA to non-NRSA funding (or vice versa), you will need to switch benefits plans. You will be contacted by Penn HR through Workday to determine whether your support will be from NRSA or non-NRSA funds.