These forms and checklists are used by units reporting to the Office of the Vice President for Research and require Touchstone to access. DLCIs reporting to other Dean's Offices should follow their local processes.
Postdoc Appointment Changes
- Postdoc 5th year Appointment Extensions Checklist [PDF] – June 2025
- Promotion from Postdoc Associate to Senior Postdoc Associate Checklist [PDF] – June 2025
- Promotion from Postdoc Associate to Research Study or Program Research Cover Sheet [PDF] – June 2025
- Appointment Letter Template for Postdoc to Research Study or Program Research [DOCX] – June 2025
Promotion to Principal Research Scientist
- Table of Contents [DOCX] – August 2025
- Summary Sheet [DOCX] – August 2025
- CV, Publication List, and Research Statement [DOCX] – August 2025
- Solicitation Letter [DOCX] – June 2025
- Confidentiality Statement [DOCX] – June 2025
Promotion to Senior Research Scientist
- Cover Sheet [DOCX] – August 2025
- Summary Sheet [DOCX] – August 2025
- Confidentiality Statement [DOCX] – June 2025
Other Hiring, Promotion and Salary Change Forms
- Position Review Form [XLSX] – July 2025
- VPR Promotion or Salary Change Request Form [PDF] – June 2025
- Search Plan [PDF] – October 2025
- Search Report [PDF] – October 2025
- MIT Position Description for Research Study and Program Research [DOCX] – March 2024
- Visitor Request Form [DOCX] – August 2025
Please email vprhrapprovals@mit.edu if you have questions.