This study presents statistics on the demographic characteristics of the post-doctoral population, on the role of the post-doctoral fellow in the university, and on the financing of post-doctoral education. The definition of a post-doctoral fellow used is a person holding a temporary appointment intended to provide an opportunity for continued collaboration in research with a faculty member. A three-page questionnaire was prepared and sent out to the graduate dean of each participating university for distribution to the department chairmen or heads. Chapters cover: (1) the demographic picture of the post-doctoral population; (2) the role of the post-doctoral fellow in the university; and (3) the financial resources associated with post-doctoral education. Appendices include the questionnaire used in the study and a list of departments within major discipline area. (Author/KE)