The guidelines and processes linked below apply to 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.
Units reporting to the Office of the Vice President for Research should follow these policies and procedures:
- Regular Appointments
- Visiting Appointments
- Research and Program Scientists, Engineers, and Associates
- Principal Research Scientists, Engineers and Associates
- Senior Research Scientists, Engineers and Associates
- Promotions, Salary Increases and Transfers
- HR Forms and Checklists
Related MIT offices specialize in particular appointments:
- Visiting Students: Visiting students process (International Students Office) and program policies and portal instructions (Office of Graduate Education)
- Postdoctoral Associates and Fellows (Postdoctoral Services)