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MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program

The Visiting Fellows Program is a customized course of study for students, professionals, and MIT alumni with the freedom to explore all that MIT Sloan has to offer.

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The MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is a customized course of study that provides students, professionals, and MIT alumni the freedom to explore all that MIT Sloan has to offer, as well as courses across the Institute, while cultivating the skills and tools required to generate impact where it matters most. The Visiting Fellows Program provides access to an unparalleled education model that offers Fellows the flexibility to glean what they need to know now from the world's leading research institution in an expedited timeframe. We invite you to plug in to the MIT and Kendall Square ecosystem, level up your professional knowledge and leadership skills, and energize your network by connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and world-renowned faculty. Upon completion of the program, Visiting Fellows receive a certificate from MIT Sloan and affiliate status.

Applications are due by October 1, 2024, 5 pm ET, for the Spring '25 semester. 

Unlike a traditional degree program, there are no course requirements. Visiting Fellows come to MIT with the freedom to pursue their academic and professional goals, such as developing new skills in global entrepreneurship, broadening understanding of strategic innovation, or exploring international finance and capital markets. Visiting Fellows also participate in student clubs, conferences, and special seminars, and enjoy a wealth of cultural, social, and recreational activities, both on campus and in Cambridge and Boston. 

What makes the MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program Unique?

“Providing globally acclaimed resources for students to literally customize curricula for individual goals for successful management, leadership and entrepreneurial disciplines is the core value of our Visiting Fellows’ experience.  Belonging to a Cohort of peers who share this passion to learn, achieve and be challenged, results in a lifetime of support, broadened networks and opportunities.”  David V. Capodilupo | Assistant Dean, MIT Sloan Global Programs

The Visiting Fellows Experience

Hear from Visiting Fellows about Their Time at MIT Sloan.

Program Details

Whether you're an executive seeking leading-edge ideas to advance to the next stage of your career, a student earning a degree elsewhere ready to supercharge your education, or an MIT alumna/alumnus eager to re-engage with the MIT ecosystem and reignite your mind and network, Visiting Fellows allows exploration of all that MIT Sloan has to offer with a relentless focus on generating impact where it matters most.

• Create your own curriculum with a faculty advisor and design a specific course of study for the semester, aligned with your academic and professional goals.
• Take elective courses at MIT Sloan, throughout MIT, and virtual courses at Harvard University. 
• Visiting Fellows take between 27 and 54 credit units, or about four to six courses, throughout the semester.
• For those who decide to stay more than one semester MIT Sloan offers certificate programs in Business Analytics, Healthcare, and Digital Product Management.

The MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is available in the following terms:

Spring: Begins early February through mid-May.

Fall: Begins early September through mid-December. 

Tuition for the Sloan Visiting Fellows Program is $43,250 per semester. A special rate is available for MIT alumni and current students from a  GBSN member school  or MIT Sloan partner school.

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Admissions Criteria

Enrollment in the Visiting Fellows Program does not imply subsequent admission into an MIT degree program. Visiting Fellows typically have one or more university degrees and several years of work experience before they apply to the program. However, outstanding undergraduate students may apply. Visiting Fellows who successfully complete their course of study will receive a program certificate from MIT Sloan.

There are two key steps to the admissions process:

• Application Review: The admissions committee reviews your application materials. Should your application be recommended for admission, the committee will submit your application to faculty advisors who are experts in your areas of interest.
• Acceptance by an Advisor: Faculty advisors review applications recommended by the committee and make the final decisions on admission to the Visiting Fellows Program. As stewards of your academic experience at Sloan, faculty advisors will recommend courses as well as extracurricular academic activities such as seminars and conferences that correspond with your area of study.

Application Materials

A complete application consists of the following materials:

• Application form
• Official academic transcripts
• One letter of recommendation
• Résumé or CV
• Statement of purpose and study objectives
• Video assessment (required for all applicants)
• *English Proficiency Test for International Applicants, with a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 95, and minimum International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.5. 

Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver. If you qualify for this waiver, please email [email protected]  before you submit your application.

Deadlines And Decision Schedule

The Admissions Committee carefully reviews the application of each individual and will notify applicants of their decision by the deadlines listed below. Interview invitations will be extended up until the final decision date. Please note that in the interest of confidentiality, we will only deliver official decisions via email.

The Admissions Committee may not accept applications between October 2 - October 31 and April 16 - April 30 for each application round.  

If a student decides to withdraw from the program, they will be reimbursed as follows:

Prior  to December 1 / June 1:  Full refund

After  December 1 / June 1: No refund of the $10,000 deposit; full refund of additional funds credited towards tuition

After classes start:  No refund of the $10,000 deposit; prorated refund of additional funds credited towards tuition as allowed under the MIT proration policy .

Student Profiles

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Student Profile

Who may apply to MIT Sloan's Visiting Fellows Program:

• Professionals with a minimum of five years of professional experience, or a mix of academic and professional experience.
• MBA students enrolled in one of MIT Sloan’s international collaborative universities.  These students attend the Visiting Fellows Program for one semester to attain academic goals via a specific set of courses focusing on finance, leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation, or other concentrations specific to their needs.
• Exceptional undergraduate students with a proven academic record

Key Attributes

The Visiting Fellows Program is an opportunity for you to build your skills, expand your global leadership network, and define your place in the world. The following are a few attributes that we would like to see in candidates:

• Work in a global environment or demonstrated commitment to a global perspective.
• Pushing boundaries and tackling challenges others might think too difficult to achieve.
• An undergraduate degree (or currently pursuing a masters’ or PhD) or at least five years of professional work experience, or an appropriate mix of both.
• Commitment to a full semester immersion at MIT Sloan, actively engaging with students from other programs.
•  Capability and interest to master a rigorous curriculum.
• Effective English communication, both oral and written. Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver.

Jan Martin Spreitzenbarth

Sloan visiting fellow student, citizenship, degree and major.

Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Mannheim

Norah Alkhursany

Sloan visiting fellow.

Saudi Arabia

Degree & Major

Master of Business Administration, Finance, American University of Sharjah

Kela Roberts

Sloan visiting fellow student.

Masters of Medical Sciences & Immunology, Harvard Medical School

Stanislaw Knaflewski

Citizenship, major and degree.

Master of Business Administration, ENSEAD

Spring 2019

DEGREE AND MAJOR

Master of Philosophy in Industrial System, Manufacturing and Management, University of Cambridge, UK

Thomas Gaar

M.A. in Strategy and International Management, St. Gallen University, Switerzland

Marcelo Dutilh

Chile & France

Industrial Engineer with minor in Chemistry, Universidad Católica de Chile, Master of Business Administration, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, Chile

Lasse Graberg

Master of Management, The Norwegian Defence University College

Registration

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Course Registration

MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows may register for a minimum of 27 units and a maximum of 54 units. Please note that International students may have different requirements based on their current U.S. immigration status/situation. If you are an international student, please contact your  ISO Advisor  directly with any questions regarding what is allowed in relation to your current U.S. immigration status.

International Student Requirements

'f' & 'j' u.s. immigration status information.

Sloan Visiting Fellows (SVF) Students in  ‘F’  U.S. Immigration Status

• If you are a new F-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program, then you must be registered full-time (i.e.  27 units or more ). 
• If you are an F-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program during your approved U.S. work authorization period (i.e., during Post-Completion OPT or STEM OPT), then  federal regulations  [8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii)(B)]  ONLY   allow for part-time/half-time study (i.e.  26 units or less ). 
• If you are an F-2 Dependent, who will be studying in the SVF program with your F-2 Dependent Status, then  federal regulations   ONLY   allow for part-time/half-time study (i.e.  26 units or less ). 

Sloan Visiting Fellows (SVF) Students in  ‘J’  U.S. Immigration Status

• If you are a new J-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program, then you must be registered full-time (i.e.  27 units or more ). 
• If you are a J-1 international student, who will be studying in the SVF program during your approved U.S. work authorization period (i.e., during Post-Completion Academic Training), then federal regulations  ONLY  allow for part-time/half-time study (i.e.  26 units or less ). 
• If you are a J-2 Dependent, who will be studying in the SVF program in J-2 Dependent Status, then  federal regulations  allow for part-time or full-time study (i.e.  54 units or less ).  

Questions?  If you are an international student, please contact your  ISO Advisor  directly regarding what is allowed in relation to your current U.S. immigration status.

Certification and Course Credits

All students who successfully complete the program are issued a certificate from MIT Sloan at the end of the program.

If you are a current degree student at another school, upon successful completion of the Visiting Fellows Program, MIT Sloan will issue a certified transcript for your school.

Program Expenses

The estimated expenses for one semester are:

Tuition  – Please consult program office

$500      – Books, course materials, supplies

$20,000 – 5 months living expenses, single person*

$1,907   – MIT student extended health insurance plan, single person**

*Living expenses are quoted for a single bedroom apartment in the Kendall Square neighborhood surrounding campus. Costs may vary if you share an apartment or live farther away from campus. Visiting Fellows are not eligible for on-campus housing.

**The MIT student health insurance may be waived if you are able to provide other health plan coverage that meets the minimum required per law. If you are an international student, your health plan should meet the minimum insurance visa requirement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any programs that connect prospective applicants with current students.

Of course! We offer many virtual events which give you the chance to get to know current students.  In addition, you can connect with students via our student profile page.

Do you accept transfer credits into the program?

MIT does not accept transfer credits from other schools. If you are currently pursuing a degree, you may be able to transfer the credits earned at MIT to your degree – upon your school’s approval.

What is IAP?

Independent Activities Period  (IAP) is a four-week period in January during which faculty and students are freed from the rigors of regularly scheduled classes for flexible teaching and learning and for independent study and research. IAP Rules For Sloan Visiting Fellows International Students Fall 2022: F and J international students are eligible for IAP, but only during an allowed immigration grace period. This means that if a fall 2022 Sloan Visiting Fellow student will study during IAP, then they must remain  in  the U.S. during their allowed immigration grace period. A student is  not eligible  to enter the U.S. in F/J during their grace period. F students have a  60-day grace period  from the program end date listed on their Form I-20. J students have a  30-day grace period  from the program end date listed on their Form DS-2019. Spring 2023: F and J international students are eligible for IAP under the immigration rule that the students can arrive 30 days before the program start date listed on their immigration document (Form I-20/Form DS-2019). Fall 2022 & Spring 2023: F and J international students studying in fall 2022 and spring 2023 are eligible for IAP.

What is the Class Profile?

Visit the class profile page to learn more about our current students.

What are the admissions criteria and desired qualifications for admission?

General Criteria:  We seek students whose personal characteristics demonstrate that they will make the most of the incredible opportunities at MIT, both academic and non-academic. We are on a quest to find those whose presence will enhance the experience of other students. We seek thoughtful leaders with exceptional intellectual abilities and the drive and determination to put their stamp on the world. We welcome people who are independent, authentic, and fearlessly creative — true doers. We want people who can redefine solutions to conventional problems, and strive to preempt unconventional dilemmas with cutting-edge ideas. We demand integrity and respect passion.

Desired Qualifications:  The Admissions Committee looks for applicants with demonstrated academic excellence, proven personal achievement, and strong self-motivation to make an impact and to inspire, no matter where they are in an organization. High academic potential and personal achievement are typically reflected in test scores, academic records, and recommendations that go beyond a polite endorsement.

How does the admissions process work?

Our professionally trained Admissions Committee reviews all applications after the application deadline. Based on our initial assessment, a subset of applicants are invited to interview. 

Are some parts of the application weighted more than others?

Your application will be reviewed in full and holistically. We carefully consider all application materials submitted. No single component is more or less important than another.

Does MIT Sloan have rolling admissions? Are there advantages to applying early?

MIT Sloan does not have rolling admissions. Applications are reviewed after each deadline, October 1 for spring and April 1 for fall.

Can I apply in multiple application rounds?

You can only apply once per year. You’ll have to decide which round is best for you.

Is it possible to waive the application fee?

We offer fee waivers to the following applicants:

• Active U.S. military personnel
• Current Teach for America members
• Current Peace Corps members
• Forté MBA Launch participants
• MLT and Jumpstart Fellows
• MIT Sloan Global Program partnerships
• Luksic Scholars Foundation

Applicants who qualify must send an email to [email protected] asking for the application fee waiver. Please note that we cannot grant retroactive fee waivers if the application fee has already been paid online.

Do you compare all international applicants against one another?

No. All applications are individually reviewed in accordance with our evaluation standards.

Who reads applications and are interviews conducted?

Our Admissions Committee is comprised of professional staff members within the MIT community. The admissions committee will review your application and interviews may be conducted if the committee requires more information. 

Do you offer deferrals?

We will consider requests for deferral on a case-by-case basis.

Do I need to mail in copies of my transcripts?

You will be required to scan your unofficial transcripts and submit them as part of your online application.

Should I include non-degree coursework in my application?

Yes! If you have taken non-degree coursework that you would like the admissions committee to consider, please upload the relevant transcripts.

If my transcript is not in English, does it need to be translated?

We require both the original version and an unofficial translation of all transcripts, if not already in English. If your university is able to do this, we will accept that as well.

Do I need to convert my GPA? What if I did my undergraduate studies outside of the U.S.?

You do not need to convert your GPA for the online application. Simply enter in the grading system used by your school. We are familiar with the various grading systems and can evaluate it on our end. 

How relevant are previous academic grades to get admitted to the program?

All of your previous academic work is important to us, and we consider it all in the evaluation process.

Is the GMAT/GRE required?

The GMAT and GRE are not required.

Should I submit a GMAT/GRE score if I already have one?

Yes. If you have a valid or expired test score, please include that as part of your application.

Is the TOEFL required to apply to the Visiting Fellows program?

If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate proficiency by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the test provided by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The required minimum TOEFL score is 95, and the required minimum IELTS score is 7.5. 

Candidates who have attended an academic program conducted in English for one year may request a TOEFL waiver. If you qualify for this waiver, please email  [email protected]  before you submit your application.

Why is there a video response question as part of the application?

Applicants will be prompted to record a video response to a randomly generated, open-ended question as a part of the required application materials. This video will appear as a page within the application, once the other parts of your application are completed.

The assessment is designed to help us get to know you better; to see how you express yourself and to assess fit with the MIT Sloan culture. It does not require prior preparation and will not be a technical question.

Applicants are given one minute to prepare a one-minute response to the question.

Does MIT offer scholarships or fellowships to Visiting Fellow students?

Due to the non-degree nature of the program, the MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows program does not provide scholarships or fellowships.

Does the Visiting Fellows program assist international students in obtaining a visa?

International students qualify for a student visa and MIT will issue a certificate of eligibility for you and your dependents (if applicable) to visit the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for the corresponding visa.

Can Visiting Fellow students access the (CDO) Career Development Office?

The MIT Sloan CDO team only supports degree students and Visiting Fellow students may not obtain help in seeking career services from their team. The Visiting Fellows program also does not provide employment authorization upon program completion.

Can Visiting Fellow students apply to an MIT degree program?

You have the freedom to apply for any program at MIT that you may feel is the right fit for you. Each program has its own admissions committee that will review your candidacy.

Is it possible to earn a track certificate while attending the Visiting Fellows program?

You may choose to focus on your specific academic area of interest. MIT Sloan offers various certificate programs which Visiting Fellow students may take advantage while attending the program. Some of the most popular certificate programs are the Sustainability, Business Analytics, Digital Product Management and Healthcare. Some of these certificate programs may require you to attend two semesters, while the sustainability certificate can be completed in full during the spring semester. To learn more about the certificate programs, please visit the MBA curriculum.

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Visiting fellows are considered full-time research students at the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS), with access to Harvard University’s libraries and facilities. They may only affiliate with one department or program based on their academic interests. 

While they do not take courses for academic credit, they may audit courses with the approval of the instructor and seek faculty guidance as they conduct independent research. They may also audit courses at Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, and Harvard Law School (Harvard Business School charges auditors a cross-registration materials fee) with instructor permission. They may also audit courses at MIT and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University with permission from the course’s instructor. Please note that visiting fellows are normally not permitted to audit basic skills courses such as beginning languages or computer science.

Visiting fellows may submit a new application to extend their program. Extension is not automatic; reapplications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that office and laboratory space are extremely limited, however, you may request a study carrel at Widener Library. Please note any special laboratory requirements in your application and discuss whether space is available with your affiliated department.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a doctorate, have equivalent professional experience, or be advanced doctoral candidates who have completed all required coursework. 

To be considered for visiting fellow status, you should note in your application the name of at least one faculty member with whom you intend to work and reference any communication with faculty members or academic departments. While visiting fellows are occasionally invited by departments or research centers to participate in seminars or other organized activities, they are expected to conduct independent research full-time. You must formally register as a student each term of attendance and follow the academic calendar.

Before applying, you must select one department to affiliate with based on your academic interests. 

Reduced Tuition is charged and cannot be waived or reduced. Visiting fellows are not eligible for institutional financial aid. Visiting students are typically either self-funded, by home country or home university scholarships, by third-party scholarships, or a mix.

For information about tuition and fees, see the Cost of Attendance section.

Restrictions

• Admission cannot be deferred.
• Visiting fellows are restricted from participating in a select group of departmental offerings.
• Individuals denied admission to a degree program at Harvard Griffin GSAS cannot apply as a visiting fellow for the same academic year.
• Visiting fellows may not apply to a degree-seeking program.
• Faculty members from other universities may not apply to be a visiting fellow. Contact your academic department of interest to inquire about their visiting scholar policy.
• Visiting fellows are based at Harvard Griffin GSAS and are part of the visiting students program. Those interested in studying at another Harvard School should reach out to that School’s admissions office directly.
• Visiting fellows cannot benefit from Harvard-administered financial aid programs and do not qualify for Federal Student Aid.
• Reduced tuition is charged and cannot be waived or reduced.

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Questions about the program.

Visiting Scholar/Visiting Researcher Program

VS/VR Admissions

Each year the Graduate Program hosts some 30 to 35 Visiting Scholars and Visiting Researchers (“Visitors”) from around the world. A Visiting Scholar is generally a Professor of Law at another institution; a Visiting Researcher is generally someone who is working towards a graduate degree or doing postgraduate work at another institution. In recent years our Visitors have included a Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway, a professor in a cyberlaw research institute at the University of Tokyo, the Director of the Graduate Programme in Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, and graduate students from all over the world.

The program provides Visitors access to Law School facilities (including the Law School’s libraries as well as other libraries at Harvard University) so that they can conduct research on an approved topic while in residence. Visitors may audit Law School courses on a non-credit basis with the permission of the course instructor and the Registrar’s Office. They may be able, from time to time, to consult with faculty members interested in their fields of study. The Graduate Program arranges a number of informal functions for Visitors at which they are able to present their work and meet each other as well as other members of the Law School community.

Visitors must be sponsored by a faculty member who is willing to act as an advisor to the proposed research project, and it is the responsibility of a prospective Visitor to contact appropriate faculty members and arrange for such sponsorship. Visitors do not have faculty status, nor do they have access to office space, telephones, or secretarial services. Please note that “Visiting Student” status is not available at Harvard Law School.

Because of the large number of applications we receive each year, the Graduate Program is unable to accommodate all those who express interest in visiting for research purposes. In selecting applicants for Visitor status, the Committee on Graduate Studies considers the applicant’s background, field of interest, scholarly achievement, research proposal, availability of Harvard Law School faculty for consultation in the proposed research area, and English language proficiency. Applicants should have completed their basic legal studies with high academic standing.

Visitors normally are in residence at the Law School for either a semester or academic year. Normally, applications for stays of less than one semester will not be considered. Prospective applicants interested in gaining access to the Harvard Law School libraries for shorter periods should visit the  Library Admission page  or contact: [email protected] or Library Access, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. Prospective applicants interested in an affiliation with a  specific research program  at the Law School should contact the respective program directly for application information and procedures.

For further information about the application process, please see  application information  for the Visiting Scholar/Visiting Researcher program.

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The Graduate School offers the Visiting Research Fellow and non-degree student statuses to accommodate visiting graduate students from other institutions and other non-degree students.

The Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) status is for graduate students from other institutions who would like to come to Brown for durations of usually less than 12 months to conduct research with a Brown faculty member. Visiting Research Fellows are not enrolled in classes and do not have official student status at Brown. They are required to have a faculty advisor at Brown who will supervise and direct their activities. All requests for Visiting Research Fellow status are made by host programs to the Graduate School. See a full description of the program in the Graduate School Handbook .

Programs should submit the following documents to their Graduate School Admission Coordinator

For u.s. citizens.

• Visiting Research Fellow Request Form
• Letter(s) of endorsement by the program chair/director and the faculty member who will advise the visitor at Brown
• A copy of the student’s original appointment request to the program
• Proof of health insurance

For International Students

Visit the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) Visiting Research Fellow webpage for details and a list of the documents required. Once the documents have been received and processed, the Graduate School will issue a formal letter of invitation as a VRF at the Brown University Graduate School. Upon the student’s acceptance of the invitation, the Graduate School will submit the appointment request to OISSS (Office of Student and Scholar Services) for processing of the appropriate entry form (I-20 or DS-2019).

Required Documentation for Appointment as a Visiting Research Fellow

I. health insurance, international visiting research fellow.

International students coming to Brown University as a Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) through the Graduate School will be required to purchase the Brown University International Scholars Insurance (Inbound) coverage for the duration of their time in the U.S. prior to the issuance of the DS-2019 certificate for J-1 visa eligibility. Find more information in the Health Insurance section of the OISSS Visiting Research Fellow webpage .

Domestic Visiting Research Fellow

At the time of appointment, a domestic Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) is required to provide proof of health insurance.

Acceptable documents from your U.S. based insurer for demonstrating health insurance coverage include a health insurance card with your name on it; a signed letter on letterhead stating coverage; or proof of payment. A domestic VRF who does not provide proof of health insurance will not have their appointment activated and will not receive a Brown ID card.

II. Financial Support

International visiting research fellows only.

A Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States and who requires the assistance of Brown to obtain a visa is required to provide documentation of their ability to meet all anticipated expenses during the period of stay. Current requirements stipulate $2,770 per month for the visitor, an additional $583 per month for each additional adult, and an additional $415 per month for each child age 18 or under. We recommend that you consider the required levels of support as the minimum you will need, actual expenses at Brown are likely to be higher. Proof of your ability to meet these costs is best provided in the form of a bank certificate/statement that indicates the current availability of the required amount in U.S. currency or funds easily convertible into U.S. dollars. The adequacy of your financial arrangements is subject to reviews by University authorities and by the U.S. consulate at the time of your visa application.

Office of Global Engagement

International students and scholars, visiting research fellows.

Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) Appointments are available to international students currently enrolled in and pursuing a graduate degree at a postsecondary academic institution. The research they will pursue at Brown will be for their current graduate degree at their home institution.

• International Scholars
• J-1 Scholars
• Types of J-1 Scholars

Individuals interested in coming to Brown University as a VRF must consult with the particular department they are interested in working with. Brown University departments should refer to the procedures outlined below. Additionally, please review the Visiting Research Fellows page on the Graduate School's website.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be an enrolled graduate student in their home country and coming to Brown for research purposes
• Be coming for research purposes only and will not enroll in classes at Brown. VRFs cannot have official student status at Brown.
• Must receive an appointment through the Graduate School
• Must have a project timeline established that will not exceed 2 years. VRF appointments cannot exceed a 2 year period.
• All J-1 VRF appointees must provide proof of Brown University International Scholars Insurance (Inbound) coverage for the entire duration of their VRF appointment with their application.

There are no fees attached to the Visiting Research Fellow status (i.e. no enrollment fee, health service fee or health insurance fee)

All new J-1 DS-2019 Requests must be received by the OISSS at least 3 months in advance of the requested start date. Extension Requests must be received by the OISSS at least 1 month in advance of the current DS-2019 end date. Some visa applications may be subject to additional Administrative Processing .

• Completed J-1 VRF Request Form or J-1 VRF Extension Request Form .
• Completed Graduate School's VRF Appointment Request Form .
• English Language Proficiency Verification .
• Letters of endorsement by the program chair/ director and the faculty member who will advise the visitor at Brown.
• A copy of the student’s original appointment request to the program (i.e. such as an email correspondence with the inviting faculty member).
• A copy of the student's passport biographical page.
• Letter from home institution confirming student's enrollment, field of study, degree being pursued, and anticipated date of degree completion.
• Proof of financial support .
• Proof of a purchased Brown University International Scholars Insurance (Inbound) coverage for the entire duration of the VRF appointment, through​​​.
• New Requests Only:   Export Control and Sanctions Regulations Review Form for Foreign Scholars and Visitors Completed and signed forms must be sent to the Export Control Officer in Brown's Office of Research Integrity for review and signature. Send forms to [email protected] with the following subject line: Scholar Last Name, Scholar First Name: Export Control Review. The Export Control Officer will send a signed copy back to the hosting department, as well as to Brown's Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS). Please visit the website of the Office of Research Integrity for more information regarding U.S. Export Control Regulations.
• Once the Graduate School receives the above documentation they will issue an invitation letter to the Visiting Research Fellow.
• Once the visitor accepts the invitation from the Graduate School, the Graduate School will forward the appropriate documentation to OISSS. (To help expedite this step you may wish to request a copy of the invitation letter from the Graduate School and scan/email the letter to the Visiting Research Fellow in order for them to accept the invitation more quickly)
• Once OISSS receives the packet, they will review the Request documentation and follow up with the sponsoring department with any questions. Please allow up to 3 weeks for the processing of the request and issuance of Form(s) DS-2019. Plan ahead and leave sufficient time for processing.
• Once the DS-2019 is ready OISSS will contact the sponsoring department. The sponsoring department will need to send the DS-2019 documentation to the Visiting Research Fellow.

Health Insurance Plan

An international Visiting Research Fellow is required to purchase the Brown University International Scholars Insurance (Inbound) coverage for the duration of their time in the United States. The Brown University International Scholars Insurance plan is the only insurance accepted at Brown University for VRF appointments. Please follow the link for information regarding the Brown University International Scholars Insurance (Inbound) and enter the Group Access Code provided:

Acceptable documents for demonstrating health insurance coverage include:

• A health insurance card issued by CHUBB/ACE  with the Visiting Research Fellow’s name on it;
• A signed letter on letterhead from CHUBB/ACE  stating coverage; or
• Proof of payment.

The Brown University Graduate School will provide confirmation to the OISSS that the Brown University International Scholars Insurance is in effect. An international Visiting Research Fellow who does not provide proof of this   health insurance will not have their appointment activated and will not receive a Brown ID card. No other health insurance will be accepted by OISSS for purposes of issuing a J-1 DS-2019.

Additional Information

• Unless the VRF is currently studying at a U.S. institution, all International Visiting Research Fellows must come to Brown University under the J-1 visa.
• The VRF should NOT schedule their visa interview at the U.S. Consulate until their DS-2019 is ready. Pertinent information on the DS-2019 is needed to schedule an appointment at the U.S. Consulate for a J-1 visa.
• If the program is funded by the exchange visitor’s government, other organizations or by the individual, a letter of award or a financial statement should be attached with the request form for review.
• The VRF and the Department should pay close attention to the end date on Form DS-2019 for your exchange visitors. Extensions must be completed before the expiration date in DS-2019. Please don’t wait until the last minute to request an extension.
• If the VRF will not arrive in the U.S. within 30 days of their anticipated J-1 start date, you must notify OISSS immediately. OISSS will need to amend the J-1 start date in their SEVIS record accordingly. Failure to do so will result in termination of their J-1 status.
• Please remind your VRF that upon arrival all Brown University international students and exchange visitors are required to register at the Office of International Student and Scholar Services within 5 business days of arrival on campus. Failure to do so will result in termination of status.

International visiting researchers

The University welcomes research visits from international academics.

The University welcomes applications from academics who are employed at a university overseas for visits of between one month and one year. If you would like to visit Oxford for less than a month, you also have the option of visiting Oxford’s libraries and attending research seminars as an independent researcher.

We accept two types of visiting researchers:

• Visiting scholars (those who are research-active academic staff at other institutions)
• Doctoral researchers visiting Oxford (who are registered as doctoral students at another institution)

Graduate students who are interested in spending time studying under the supervision of an Oxford academic can apply for  Recognised Student status .

The Oxford University Welcome Service  provides practical information on coming to Oxford from abroad.

Arranging a visit

Houghton Library Visiting Fellowships

Houghton Library supports research opening new perspectives on its collections.

The Visiting Fellowship program offers scholars at all stages of their careers funding to pursue projects that require in-depth research on the library’s holdings, as well as opportunities to draw on staff expertise and participate in intellectual life at Harvard.

Houghton provides fellows with access to other libraries at the University, and opportunities to exchange knowledge and promote their research through its publications, and scholarly and public programs.

Recent fellows' research topics speak to the breadth and depth of Houghton’s holdings—ranging from colonial-era Native American music to the collecting of Sanskrit manuscripts, and Iberian chivalric romances to celebrity pregnancy on the London stage.

Houghton Library has historically focused on collecting the written record of European and Eurocentric North American culture, yet it holds a large and diverse amount of primary sources valuable for research on the languages, culture and history of indigenous peoples of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.

The library particularly welcomes proposals that reexamine its collections through a global lens and/or demonstrate how the holdings of a rare book and manuscript library can contribute to discourse around contemporary social, political, and cultural issues. New fellowships on gender and sexuality studies in the performing arts, and early modern black lives underscore Houghton's commitment to diversifying perspectives on our collections.

Responsibilities

• Fellows in the 2024–2025 cohort will receive a $4,500 stipend and are expected to be in residence at Houghton for four weeks within their fellowship year (July through June), though these do not have to be consecutive weeks.
• Fellows are responsible for paying taxes related to their award stipend.
• Fellows must finalize their visit dates prior to arrival. Reading room seating is limited; therefore, applicants’ first choice for arrival cannot be guaranteed. 
• Fellows are required to produce a written summary of their experience working with the collections.
• Applicants must be 18 or older. 

For an insight into the Visiting Fellowship experience at Houghton, visit our blog.

Fellowship Opportunities

Thanks to the generosity of the library's benefactors, seventeen endowed fellowships support research in the following fields of study:

Beatrice, Benjamin, and Richard Bader Fellowship in the Visual Arts of the Theatre

• W. Jackson Bate/ Douglas W. Bryant, American Society for Eighteenth‑Century Studies Fellowship;  Successful applicants must either be an ASECS member in good standing or be willing to become a member in order to receive this fellowship.
• José María Castañé Fellowship in 20th-century History
• Maryette Charlton Fellowship for the Performing Arts;  This fellowship is available to assist scholarly research on gender and sexuality in the performing arts.

William Dearborn Fellowship in American History

Rodney g. dennis fellowship in the study of manuscripts, the ralph waldo emerson fellowship, eleanor m. garvey fellowship in printing and graphic arts, houghton mifflin fellowship in publishing history.

• Donald and Mary Hyde Fellowship for Research in Early Modern Black Lives, including Africa and the African Diaspora, 1500-1800

Donald and Mary Hyde Fellowship for the Study of Dr. Samuel Johnson and his Circle

Joan nordell fellowship.

• Katharine F. Pantzer Jr. Fellowship in Descriptive Bibliography;  This fellowship carries a stipend of $4,500 per month, up to twelve months (maximum $43,200). Fellows are expected to be in residence at Houghton Library for the duration of the fellowship.

The Theodore Roosevelt Association Fellowship for the Study of the Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt

Howard d. rothschild fellowship in dance, robert gould shaw fellowship for the harvard theatre collection, john m. ward fellowship in dance and music for the theatre.

Fellows in the 2024–2025 cohort will receive stipends of $4,500 during the tenure of their appointment.

Eligibility

• Open to candidates of all nationalities. Non-U.S. citizens awarded a fellowship are required to obtain a J-1 visa. Harvard University can sponsor the visa, but fellows are responsible for paying associated fees and will receive their stipend 2-3 weeks after arriving at Houghton Library.
• Doctoral students, post-doctoral, academics and independent scholars, as well as curators, and other library, archive and museum professionals, are welcome to apply.
• Fellowships normally are not granted to scholars who live within commuting distance of the library.
• Scholars are welcome to apply each year. If awarded a fellowship, however, a period of 5 years must elapse before another fellowship may be awarded.
• We particularly welcome applications from students and scholars from underrepresented groups in academia, including women, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, first generation scholars, and persons with disabilities.

Applications are due January 19, 2024.

Applicants are asked to submit:

• a project proposal (1,000 words maximum)
• note: applications that do not list materials held by Houghton Library will not be considered
• applicants should ensure that Houghton is the holding repository for collections they wish to consult
• a curriculum vitae
• one letter of reference

Please note: Other than the Pantzer Fellowship, applicants need not apply for specific fellowships. The Selection Committee will determine the fellowship best suited to each awardee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to save applications in progress; do not submit your application until it is complete.

Have questions?

• email: [email protected]
• Phone number 617-496-4027

2022-2023 Visiting Fellows

• Dr. Alison Fitzgerald, Permanent Lecturer (Associate Professor), Department of History, Maynooth University Spectacles and Shows: Exhibitions and Entertainment in Georgian Ireland 1600–1800
• Sasha Whittaker, PhD Candidate in Art & Archaeology, Princeton University George Hoyningen-Huene and the Cultural Politics of Dance Photography
• Ryan Bachman, PhD Candidate in History of American Civilization, University of Delaware “From Canton”: Chinese Export Waxworks in American Museums
• Rhae Lynn Barnes, Assistant Professor in American Cultural History, Department of History, Princeton University Darkology: “When the American Dream Wore Blackface”
• Taryn Dubois, PhD Candidate in Historical Musicology, Yale University Sounding an Embodied Modernity: Corporeality and National Identity in Late-Nineteenth Century Italian Theatrical Dance
• Phil Chan, Co-Founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, Carleton College Costuming the Orient
• Amina Mohammed (Mina Magda), PhD Candidate in Philosophy, Slavic Languages, and Literatures The Body Eclectic: Negrophilia, Russophilia, and the Making of Modernism

Maryette Charlton Fellowship for the Performing Arts

• Dr. David G. Rugger, Musicology, Visiting Lecturer of Music History and Voice, Butler University Simple Man: Klaus Nomi’s Life and Art
• Emily Arthur, Associate Professor of Art, University of Wisconsin Secrets of Havell: Making Prints for “The Birds of America”
• Dr. William Ma, University of California, Berkeley Race and Ethnicity, Imperial Landscapes, and Print Technologies in the French-made Qianlong Battle Prints
• Dr. Vanessa Wilkie, William A. Moffett Curator of Medieval Manuscripts and British History, Huntington Library Emblems, Icons, and the Elites Who Loved Them: Manuscript Visual Culture in the English Renaissance

Donald and Mary Hyde Fellowship

• Philippe Bernhard Schmid, PhD Candidate in Modern History, University of St. Andrews Reforming the Library: Learned Collecting and the Organization of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe

W. Jackson Bate/ Douglas W. Bryant/ American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS)

• Agnieszka Anna Ficek, PhD Candidate in Art History, City University of New York From Allegory to Revolution: The Inca Empire in the Eighteenth-Century French Imagination

Ralph Waldo Emerson Fellowship

• Eagan Dean, PhD. Candidate in English Literatures, Rutgers University Women in the Nineteenth Century and the Anti-Politics of Reprinting, 1845–1970

Theodore Roosevelt Association Fellowship for the Study of the Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt

• David Welky, Professor of History, University of Central Arkansas Teddy and Bamie: The Roosevelt Siblings Who Defined an Era
• Dr. Nicolas Cuvi, Principal Senior Research Professor in Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences at FLACSO Circulation of Knowledge in Tropical America: Networks of Local Actors, Naturalists, Geographers, Geologists and Anthropologists (1850–1950)
• Irem Yildiz, PhD Candidate in Philosophy Oriental Studies, St. Antony’s College The Role of American Missionary Activities in the Training of Blind Children: Networks of Schools in the Late Ottoman Empire (1845–1914)
• Alec Pollak, PhD Candidate in English Literatures, Cornell University Right to Repair: Literary Estates, Copyright Law, and Authorial Afterlives
• Dr. Azelina Flint, Lecturer in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Creative Writing, Lancaster University Portrait of the Artist as a Transatlantic Women: May Alcott Nieriker
• Damanpreet Pelia, PhD Candidate in American Studies, Yale University Market of Souls: Missionaries and the Making of Nineteenth-Century Panjab

Katharine F. Pantzer Jr. Fellowship in Descriptive Bibliography

• James Phillip Ascher, PhD Candidate in English Language and Literature, University of Virginia A Descriptive Bibliography of the Philosophical Transactions Volumes 1–11 (1665–76)
• Elena Fogolin, PhD Candidate in Humanities and Cultural Heritage, University of Udine, Italy / Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany German Printers in Rome in the 1470s–1480s: Book Output and Circulation
• Dr. Luis Rueda Galán, PhD in Art History, École pratique des hautes études, Paris (Université PSL) / Universidad de Jaén The Paper Temple. ‘In Ezechielem Explanationes’ and the (re)Construction of History
• Kadin Henningsen, PhD Candidate in Nineteenth-Century American Literature and Book History, Transgender Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Biblionormativity and Trans* Capacity: Gender, Race, and the Material Book in Nineteenth-Century America, 1840–1910
• Dr. Devrim Ümit, PhD in History, Columbia University The Annotated Bibliography of the American Protestant Missionary Network in Ottoman Turkey, 1876–1914
• Dr. Molly G. Yarn, PhD in English, University of Cambridge Women Printers and the English Book Trade, 1640–1665

2023–2024 Visiting Fellows

• Jason Price, Reader in Theatre & Performance Studies, School of Media, Arts and Humanities, University of Sussex, UK "The best remedy ever offered to the public": Entertainment and healthcare in the United States, 1865-1930
• Jane Wessel, Assistant Professor, United States Naval Academy Theatre and the Extra-Illustrated Book: Participatory Reading and Fandoms in Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century England

W. Jackson Bate/ Douglas W. Bryant American Society for Eighteenth‑Century Studies Fellowship

• Julie Park, Paterno Family Librarian for Literature & Affiliate Professor of English, Penn State University Writing’s Maker: Inscribing the Self in 18th-Century England

José María Castañé Fellowship in 20th-Century History

• Alejandro Espejo, PhD Candidate, University of Bologna, Italy - University CEU San Pablo of Madrid, Spain Alfonso de Orleans: A Spanish Prince against Fascism
• Victoria LaFave, PhD Candidate, University of Pittsburgh Feeling the Archive: Embodied Memory within American(a) Popular Culture
• Jeremy Schraffenberger, Professor of English, University of Northern Iowa, and Editor, North American Review Slavery, Abolition, and Colonization in the Antebellum North American Review
• Johanna Ines Mueller, PhD Candidate, Stanford University Reevaluating the Emergence of the American Protestant Foreign Missions Movement
• Rita Koganzon, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Houston Hating School: The Liberal Tradition in American Education
• Christy Gordon Baty, Graduate Student, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Erin Harvey Moody, Costume and Textile Technician, Richmond Museum of History and Culture An Examination of Embroidered Book Bindings in the Collection at the Houghton Library
• René Lommez Gomes, Architecture and Urbanism Faculty, Sâo Paulo University, Brazil Arts, Crafts, and the transmission of practical knowledge in the Atlantic World. João Stoter’s books and other manuals for arts and crafts at the Houghton Library

Houghton Library Visiting Fellowship

• Melissa Bradshaw, Writing Program Director and Senior Lecturer and Associate Graduate Faculty, English Department, Loyola University Chicago The Amy Lowell Letters Project
• Sonia Hazard, Assistant Professor of Religion, Florida State University Christianity and the Book in the Cherokee Diaspora, 1828–1861

Donald and Mary Hyde Fellowship for Research in Early Modern Black Lives, including Africa and the African Diaspora, 1500–1800

• Bindu Malieckal, Department of English, Saint Anselm College Mooricide: Religion, Violence, and Asia in Early Modern Literature
• Emma Stanbridge, PhD Candidate, Keele University, UK Life-Writing and Lichfield Literary Culture, 1775–1835
• Rosa Campbell, Associate Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Literature, School of English, University of St Andrews, UK The Unfinished: A Critical Biography of V.R. ‘Bunny’ Lang
• Lily Ní Dhomhnaill, Independent Scholar The "fact that the world is a stage”: Susan Howe, Mary Manning, and the Poets’ Theatre
• Jennifer Bervin-Lagarde, Independent Scholar Measuring the Sun—
• Shanti Graheli, Lecturer in Comparative Literature, University of Glasgow, School of Modern Languages and Cultures The Decline of the Aldine Press Between Crisis and Innovation
• Paul Michael Johnson, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies, DePauw University Carl Tilden Keller’s Quixote Collection and the Global Cultural Politics of Translation
• Verônica Calsoni Lima, PhD Candidate, University of São Paulo, Brazil Typographical Censorship: Sir Roger L’Estrange, Henry Brome, and the Restoration Print Culture
• Michael Patrick Cullinane, Professor of U.S. History, Lowman Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies, Dickinson State University The Tennis Cabinet: Theodore Roosevelt and the Political Networks of the Progressive Era
• Megan Girdwood, Assistant Professor in Modern Literature, 1870-1945, Department of English Studies, Durham University, UK The Kinaesthetics of Modernism: Writing the Sense of Movement, 1880-1940
• Thierry Jaquemet, Ballet Director, Josef Kajetán Tyl Theatre in Pilsen, Czech Republic Paul Taglioni Papers at the Harvard Theatre Collection
• Douglas A. Jones, Jr., Associate Professor, Departments of English, Theater Studies, and African and African American Studies, Duke University In Living Color: How Black Minstrelsy Created Modern American Culture from Standup to Tyler Perry’s Made
• Lisa Schlansker Kolosek, Independent Scholar Parmenia Migel Ekstrom and the Stravinsky-Diaghilev Foundation
• Chase Castle, PhD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania The Gospel in Black and White: Race and Power in American Evangelical Hymnody, 1840–1900

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Visiting Program Scientists

About nih visiting program.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Visiting Program provides opportunities for foreign scientists to train and conduct collaborative research at the NIH, the principal agency of the U.S. ​Government responsible for conducting and supporting biomedical research. Annually, more than 2,000 scientists from other nations conduct research in the basic and clinical science laboratories on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, and in several field units around the country.

The NIH is composed of 27 different  Institutes and Centers . Working within and through these organizations, scientists investigate many aspects of basic biomedical sciences as well as specific diseases. These range from heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes to influenza, tooth decay, arthritis, AIDS and other disorders that affect millions of people.

The knowledge, experience, and facilities at the NIH make it a unique international resource in the effort to understand, prevent, and cure disease. The NIH has long considered close interaction with foreign scientists in the conduct of collaborative research to be an essential ingredient in achieving its objectives.

The Visiting Program is open to foreign national scientists, typically those at the early stages of their careers. Foreign national scientists are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. They are invited to conduct research and/or training at NIH on a temporary basis. NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) designations are divided into two categories: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Non-FTE. Each participant works closely with a senior NIH investigator who serves as supervisor or sponsor during the period of award or appointment. The Visiting Program is limited to the NIH IRP. NIH extramural programs are not authorized to use IRP designations.   

Visiting Fellow            

The Visiting Fellow award provides foreign national scientists with opportunities for developmental training and practical research experience in a variety of disciplines related to biomedical research, medical library research and related fields. There are two types of Visiting Fellows:          

• Postdoctoral Visiting Fellows – Candidates must have a doctoral degree or equivalent in the biomedical sciences and five years or fewer of relevant postdoctoral research experience at the start of the fellowship period.
• Pre-doctoral Visiting Fellows – Candidates enrolled in a doctoral degree program for whom the research experience is undertaken as an integral part towards completion of degree requirements.

A full description of the Visiting Fellow program, including eligibility requirements, can be found at the NIH policy manual for the Intramural Visiting Fellow Program (VFP). Current Fellowship opportunities are available under the “How to Apply” tab.          

Visiting Fellows receive a monthly stipend during the award period to cover living expenses. The stipend level is determined by the number of years of relevant postdoctoral research experience. Visiting Fellows are not considered employees of the NIH. U.S. citizens are not eligible for the Visiting Fellow award.*          

Visiting Fellow awards generally are made for two years, although a minimum one-year award is an option. Fellowships are renewable in one or two-year increments up to five years. Renewals are based on merit and are subject to approval by the hosting Institute/Center. All renewals are contingent upon applicable U.S. immigration rules and regulations.​​       

* U.S. citizens and permanent residents (“green card” holders) should apply for an Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) or, if with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA).       

Visiting Scientist            

Visiting Scientists are foreign national scientists appointed to Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions to conduct biomedical research. They are considered NIH employees, receive a salary and, depending on the length of appointment, receive most of the benefits available to employees of the U.S. Government. They are appointed via a special hiring authority referred to as “Title 42.”          

Dependent upon the amount of relevant postdoctoral research experience, the NIH Institute/Center will appoint the foreign national scientist to a particular FTE designation such as:           

• Research Fellow (VP)
• Clinical Fellow (VP)
• Staff Scientist (VP)
• Staff Clinician (VP)
• Investigator (VP)
• Senior Investigator (VP)

Current FTE opportunities are available under the “How to Apply” tab. Visiting Scientist appointments generally are made for up to two years, but may be made for a shorter period. Renewals are based on merit and are subject to approval by the employing Institute/Center. All renewals are contingent upon applicable U.S. immigration rules and regulations.​  

Visas         

Visiting Program participants must possess a valid United States non-immigrant, work authorized immigration status that permits training or employment. Most foreign nationals in the Visiting Program are found under one of the following non-immigrant visa classifications:        

• J-1 Exchange Visitor (Research Scholar)
• F-1 (Student - for post-completion practical training after award of doctoral degree)
• H-1B (Temporary worker in a specialty occupation)
• O-1 (Extraordinary ability in the sciences)

Under the NIH's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, any clinical responsibilities are limited to incidental patient contact, and credit for medical specialty board certification is not available. To have full patient contact and/or obtain board certification, foreign national physician-scientists at NIH must conduct their training under as a J-1 Alien Physician sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) in those programs at NIH that meet graduate medical education or training accreditation standards.       

English Proficiency         

All Visiting Program participants must be proficient in the use and understanding of spoken and written English. This is necessary for the participant to successfully carry out the proposed research program and engage in day-to-day activities in the United States. Additionally, all Visiting Program participants must comply with the NIH Office of Intramural Research (OIR)’s policy on the Use of English for Official Scientific Communication in NIH Laboratories and Branches.        

Certain immigration regulations specifically require that the participant must be evaluated for English ability by an objective measurement of English language proficiency. This must be done by the hosting NIH Institute/Center (IC) before the participant can be offered immigration sponsorship by the NIH. In addition, the hosting IC must retain documentation of the measurement of English language proficiency and provide it upon request to the Division of International Services (DIS), Office of Research Services.   

To document English proficiency, the IC must retain documentation of one of the following:   

• Results from a recognized English language test
• For example: The participant provides a copy of an intermediate test score from the  Test of English as a Foreign Language  (TOEFL) or the  International English Language Testing System  (IELTS).

OR​​   

• Signed documentation from an academic institution or English language school
• For example: The participant provides a copy of his/her diploma and/or a signed, dated academic transcript if she/he obtained a degree from an educational institution in the United States or where instruction is all in English.
• For example: The participant provides a signed letter from his/her school that s/he possess English proficiency to be successful during his/her stay in the United States

OR   

• A documented interview conducted via in-person, videoconferencing, or telephone (if videoconferencing is not available)
• For example: The IC follows the  “English Proficiency Assessment: Sample Questions and Rubric”  to document the English proficiency of the prospective Visiting Program participant during the interview.

Taxes         

All Visiting Program participants must pay U.S. income taxes, unless they are determined to be exempt under an income tax treaty between the United States and their country of tax residence. Although the tax assessment differs according to stipend/salary level (higher levels are taxed at higher rates), Visiting Program participants can expect to pay at least 20 percent of their stipend/salary in federal income tax. (Those determined exempt due to a tax treaty may have to pay taxes to their home country, depending on the country/treaty). Visiting Program participants, including many exempt from federal taxes, must pay state income taxes, depending on their state of residence. Additional taxes may apply for those receiving Visiting Scientists/Full-Time Equivalent appointments.        

Additional details concerning taxes and income tax treaties are available here.        

Before leaving the United States, all foreign nationals must fulfill their tax obligations. After returning to their home country, they must file a final U.S. tax return by April 15 of the year following the year they received a stipend/salary in the United States.       

Vacation & Sick Leave         

Visiting Fellows may be granted excused absence at the discretion of their sponsors.       

In addition to federal holidays, Visiting Scientists/Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) appointments may request annual (personal/vacation) leave or sick leave. Guidance on leave for FTE appointments can be found on the NIH Office of Human Resources (OHR) website.       

Health Insurance         

All Visiting Program participants must have health insurance for sickness and accidents. J-1 Exchange Visitors (and accompanying J-2 dependents) are required by immigration regulations to be covered by health insurance, including medical evacuation and repatriation of remains. These regulations can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.       

The NIH pays the basic premium for health insurance coverage for Visiting Fellows and dependents (spouse and/or unmarried children typically under age 21) with the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES). Information about the FAES insurance is available here.        

Visiting Scientists/Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) appointments have the option to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program that can also cover dependents (spouse and/or unmarried children typically under age 21) if the initial appointment is greater than 12 months. Details about FEHB and other government benefits can be found on the NIH Office of Human Resources (OHR) website. Those on an initial appointment of 12 months or less are responsible for making their own health insurance arrangements and paying the full cost involved.       

Compensation for Injury         

Visiting Program participants may use the Occupational Medical Service (OMS), ORS, OD, for injuries sustained and emergency care on the training assignment. Workers’ compensation and benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act may be available in the event of a work-related injury.       

Outside Work         

Immigration rules and regulations generally do not permit outside work, employment or income. Visiting Program participants may only work at the NIH as approved under his/her immigration status. NIH-sponsorship typically requires participants to work full-time at NIH facilities.       

All foreign national scientists—including those not sponsored by the NIH—must also abide by all applicable rules and regulations concerning conduct at the NIH. Therefore, Visiting Program participants may not accept outside employment or any compensation that results in a conflict of interest or even the appearance of such a conflict. Additional information is available under the NIH Ethics Program . For Visiting Fellows and other trainees, review the guidelines on outside and NIH-related activities .       

Foreign national scientists (pre/post doc) who wish to participate in the NIH Visiting Program must first secure an invitation for an award or appointment from a senior NIH investigator at the NIH. The award or appointment is offered based on a candidate's qualifications and the research needs of the host laboratory.        

Individuals interested in a Visiting Program fellowship or appointment should write to a senior NIH investigator at NIH who works in the same research field, enclosing a resume and brief description of their particular research area and interests. The NIH senior investigator serves as the participant's supervisor or sponsor during the period of award or appointment.        

Information about the research opportunities at the NIH may be obtained through the following websites:         

• Office of Human Resources  - Positions and additional resources
• NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education  - Research and Training Opportunities at the NIH
• NIH Intramural Database (NIDB)   - A compilation of information on NIH intramural scientists and their research.

Prospective Visiting Program participants should review the NIH Visiting Program overview and Information for NIH Visiting Program Participants brochure to help make an informed decision before accepting an award or appointment.        

Once an award/appointment recipient has been invited to participate in research at NIH, the Division of International Services, Office of Research Services, will be informed by the hosting Institute or Center (IC) and we will begin to process the immigration documents required by the prospective participant to obtain the appropriate visa to enter the United States.        

We appreciate your interest and hope this information is useful to you. Good luck in your search for research opportunities at NIH.        

Please note that the NIH is an E-Verify employer.​

Successful candidates for the NIH Visiting Program will be notified of selection for a fellowship award or appointment and the date it begins in a letter from the Director of the Division of International Services, Office of Research Services, NIH, along with the appropriate immigration document (such as the Form DS-2019 for those offered sponsorship as J-1 Exchange Visitors). At that time, candidates should refer to the Visiting Scientists section of our website for more information on coming to NIH.          

Until this official notice is received, a candidate should make no plans to come to the NIH. Correspondence between an individual and a potential NIH sponsor does not constitute selection, a contract, or an official offer.

The payment of travel expenses to the NIH for Visiting Fellows and Visiting Scientists is at the discretion of the sponsoring Institute/Center (IC) and subject to the availability of funds. Payment of travel to scientific meetings or training is also at the discretion of the IC and subject to the availability of funds.         

Immigration guidance about international travel for those currently sponsored by the NIH is available from the DIS’s Scientist Travel Guidance webpages.

Revised 03/2021

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Visiting researcher program

Google is always looking to work with bright computer scientists, and many of them can be found at universities.

Through our Visiting Researcher program, both Google and academia benefit as exciting ideas and research challenges are shared. In doing so, Google's world-class computing infrastructure is utilized to explore new projects at industrial scale, helping universities to be well-equipped to train the next generation of researchers to do long-term research.

Program details

Program information, eligibility criteria, supporting cutting-edge research.

The Visiting Researcher Program is available to both postdoctoral and university faculty candidates/applicants. Positions are flexible as part-time or full-time arrangements to accommodate a variety of schedules and commitments. Visiting Researchers typically collaborate with research and engineering teams at Google for 3 - 12 months.

At this time, we are not accepting external applications for visiting researchers. However, we encourage postdocs and faculty to explore our research areas of focus and the corresponding recent publications lists for research areas of mutual interest.

• Faculty (full, assistant, or associate professors) with a PhD or equivalent practical experience
• Postdocs who may or may not have a faculty appointment
• Strong publication record (e.g., at top-tier, peer reviewed conferences and/or journals)
• Ability to design and execute on a research agenda
• Relevant research experience in one of Google’s research areas of focus .

Google is building the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we’re working on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by software engineers and research scientists globally.

Googlers collaborate across product areas, maintaining the flexibility and versatility required to adapt new projects that meet the demands of the world’s fast-paced business needs.

How do I apply to be a Visiting Researcher?

I have a social science background, am i still eligible.

Yes. We focus on funding social science research that looks at technology's implications and impacts on individuals and society. Some areas may include human-computer interaction, psychology, and science and technology studies, as well as research in computer science fields with a strong emphasis on the human experience.

How can I ask additional questions?

We provide limited email support via [email protected]. Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries.

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• Visiting Research Students

Prospective VRFs should follow the procedure outlined in the section below entitled ‘How do I request a Visiting appointment?’. However, any future visit by a VRF will be subject to whatever university and government guidance relating to travel and in-person academic activity is in force at the time.

Current Visiting Research Fellows, Honorary Research Fellows and Visiting Professors

Visiting Research Fellows (VRF):   those whose funding is independent of the University. VRFs come for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of three years and normally pay an administrative fee to the School.

Contact: Sharon Krummel, Research Coordinator   ( [email protected] )

Research Fellows (RF): those with funding that is paid through the University (e.g. ESRC Post-Doctoral Research Fellows; Marie Curie Research Fellows; Nuffield Research Fellows). RFs can come for varying lengths of time and receive their salary through the University’s payroll. 

Contact: Clare Neil, Research Development Manager,  [email protected]

The School of Global Studies encourages all Departments, Research Centres and Clusters to offer Visiting appointments to researchers and scholars who contribute to the intellectual life of the School.

Appointments can be made for periods of two weeks to three years and must be approved by the Head of School (Professor Elizabeth Harrison) and/or Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange (Professor Michael Collyer).

This status is generally offered to:

• academics from another institution, either from UK or abroad
• individuals working in the private or public sector
• self-employed research consultants

  Please note that visiting fellows must have completed a PhD. Fellowships are not available to undergraduate or postgraduate students.

Applicants should contact a member of faculty or Head of Department to complete the Visiting research fellowship application form [DOC] .

VRFs must be proposed by a member of faculty in the School who should agree to act as their sponsor for the period of their visit. Fellows can be associated either with:

• Departments
• Research Centres or Research Clusters
• or with the Global Studies School as a whole

Members of faculty who become a sponsor for a Visiting Research Fellow will be expected to act as a point of contact for the VRF and to make reasonable attempts to integrate them into the life of the School where appropriate.

The sponsor's role may include:

• Supporting the applicant through the VRF application process
• Introducing them to other members of the School
• Guiding applicants to relevant areas of the University of Sussex campus and facilities e.g. Housing Office website in advance of visit
• Meeting with the Fellow from time to time to answer any questions they may have or direct them to someone who can help them

The purpose of appointing Visiting Research Fellows is to contribute to the intellectual life of the School. With this in mind, those proposing the appointment of a VRF should agree with the Fellow in advance what outputs are expected from the Fellowship.

These would normally - but not exclusively - include one or more of the following:

• Giving seminars to faculty and students or Guest Lectures within  undergraduate or postgraduate teaching provision
• Production of a working paper or equivalent
• Giving advice to, or engaging in knowledge exchange with students, faculty and research staff (e.g. on dissertations, careers, data sources, analytical strategies, policy frameworks etc.)
• Production of a collaborative research proposal with a member of faculty

Visiting Research Fellowships incur a one-off administrative fee of £200 (regardless of the length of the visitor’s stay) to cover costs of administration and allocated resources including a Sussex email address, stationery, postal facilities, and access to the University Library. The VRF will have access to the Library’s Sussex Research Hive , a dedicated area for visiting researchers and doctoral students with computer access as well as private study areas. Depending on Covid-related restrictions, there are also bookable meeting rooms and space for discussion and collaborative work.

The fee may be waived in exceptional circumstances although this is subject to variation depending on funding available to the applicant and the perceived contribution the applicant can make to the School's academic life.

Once your application has been approved, you will receive a letter of confirmation of award of VRF status from the School of Global Studies Research Coordinator, Sharon Krummel. This will state the fees payable. This figure cannot be amended retrospectively. An element of fieldwork and time away from the campus during your stay is not a reason to request a discount on your fees as this would be expected by the nature of the research of the School, and the administrative cost remains the same.

• To request a Visiting Research Fellow appointment, applicants should initially contact the faculty member they are interested in working with or the Head of the Department or Research Centre that they wish to work within.
• The faculty member or Head should then talk with the Head of School and/or Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange to agree that the expectations of the Visiting Research Fellow are met in principle and confirm whether the administrative fee is payable.
• Contact Sharon Krummel (Research Coordinator) at  [email protected]  to ensure any resource requirements can be met.
• The faculty member or Head of Department should complete a  Visiting research fellowship application form [DOC]  in partnership with the applicant. This form along with a current CV and two letters of reference should be emailed to Sharon Krummel at  [email protected] .

Applicants should send in their form at least one month before the date their VRF appointment is due to start, and ideally longer than this. This is to ensure there is enough time for the various necessary administrative procedures to be completed before the VRF’s visit begins.

Decisions on appointments to general Visiting Research Fellow positions rest with the Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange and/or the Head of School.  All decisions will be based on the following criteria:

• The anticipated contribution the applicant will make to the School's academic life
• The quality of the proposed project or activity
• The fit between the applicant's interests and those of the proposer and host centre or Department
• The appropriateness of the proposed outputs

Once the appointment has been approved by the Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange and/or the Head of School, the following steps will take place:

• The appointment will be confirmed to the member of faculty who proposed the appointment.
• The documentation sent in by the prospective VRF and his/her referees will be reviewed within the School of Global Studies.
• A letter of appointment will be issued.
• Identity and eligibility to visit the University will be confirmed, including checking passports and visas where applicable. This will normally be carried out by video call.
• An invoice for payment of the fee will, where appropriate, be issued by the School.

Applicants for visiting appointments must be awarded an equivalent title to that which the academic holds in their own institution. Those who are Professors should apply as Visiting Professors rather than VRFs. An application to become a Visiting Professor follows the same process as that of a VRF.  The only additional requirement is that a short statement of support by the academic sponsor of a Visiting Professor applicant should also be supplied.

The Office of Visiting Scholars, Exchanges, and Fellowships at the  Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University welcomes more than 100 visiting students and scholars to its councils and programs from countries around the world. Additionally, it oversees the administration of many fellowship and grant programs for Yale students. The OVEF staff support the Fox International Fellowship, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants and graduate  students from other universities who wish to pursue full-time dissertation research at Yale through the Visiting Assistant in Research program at Yale. 

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Visiting Research Fellow application procedure / information

The Institute of Social Science accepts Visiting Research Fellows (VRF) as part of our efforts to strengthen international academic exchanges. Faculty members, researchers, and doctoral students at a university, research institute, or an equivalent organization outside of Japan are eligible to apply. If you intend to apply for affiliation with ISS in this category, please refer to the “Guide for ISS Visiting Research Fellows” for further instructions.

Please note that only a researcher who is either (1) a researcher at a research institute, university, or an equivalent organization outside of Japan, or (2) a doctoral student or an equivalent status at a university or an equivalent organization outside of Japan, is eligible for application. The condition applies regardless of the applicant's citizenship, including Japanese nationals.

Applicants should first contact a faculty member at ISS (full or associate professor) to request formal sponsorship of their visit. The ISS sponsor will then contact the ISS Director to ascertain the availability of office space and resources during the dates requested. The Director's Office will then contact the applicant with the formal application.

Please note that applicants should submit their full application forms at least three months before the intended start date.

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10 Fellowships for Visiting Scholars in the U.S. and Abroad

Whether you dream of doing research as you travel to many different countries, working in residence at Harvard, or spending a few weeks at the New York Public Library immersed in your field, these fellowships have something for you! Designed for established researchers in a variety of fields, these fellowships are for visiting scholars who want to do research in new locations around the world. Some are discipline specific, focusing on business, economics, health, or ethnic studies, while others are open to researchers from across the board. If one of these sounds like a good fit for you, be sure to bookmark it to your ProFellow account!

Alfred D. Chandler Jr. International Visiting Scholar in Business History Program

The Alfred D. Chandler Jr. International Visiting Scholar in Business History Program invites established scholars in business history based outside the United States to spend a period of time in residence at Harvard Business School. The Chandler International Visiting Scholar is expected to interact with faculty and researchers, present work at research seminars, and conduct business history research. Recipients will be given a $7,000 stipend (payable at the end of their visit). The program requires a two-month minimum length of stay. Scholars may stay up to a maximum of six months.

American Academy of Arts & Sciences Visiting Scholars Program

The Academy’s Visiting Scholars Program provides residential fellowships to postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship program offers a collaborative work environment and the opportunity to interact with Academy members. It also creates a national network for these scholars, assisting them in their research and professional development. The fellowship is for one year with a mutual option to renew for a second year. Candidates must have received the Ph.D. degree no more than four years before the application deadline date. Fellows are provided with a stipend of $60,000 per year and health insurance.

CBO Economic Policy Fellowship

CBO’s visiting scholars have a unique opportunity to address complex budgetary and economic issues. The agency is especially interested in collaborating with scholars who specialize in macroeconomics, health economics, financial economics, and public economics, though it welcomes applications from analysts in all areas. Visiting scholars conduct policy-related research, use the agency’s data and facilities, and collaborate daily with CBO’s staff members to contribute to the agency’s analysis. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and considerable expertise in their field. Appointment lengths vary based on the project.

Fulbright Global Scholar Award

The Fulbright Global Scholar Award allows U.S. academics and professionals to engage in multi-country, trans-regional projects. As a truly worldwide award, U.S. scholars will be able to propose research or combined teaching/research activity in two to three countries with flexible schedule options; trips can be conducted within one academic year or spread over two consecutive years. Projects are welcome in all disciplines, as well as those with an interdisciplinary focus. Minimum length of the total grant is 3 months and the maximum is 6 months.

Fulbright Specialist Program

Program in law and public affairs (lapa), russell sage foundation visiting scholars program.

The Russell Sage Foundation’s Visiting Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for select scholars in the social, economic and behavioral sciences to pursue their research and writing while in residence at the Foundation’s New York headquarters. Research carried out by fellows analyzes the complex and shifting nature of social and economic life in the United States. Scholars are provided with an office at the Foundation, research assistance, computer and library facilities, and supplemental salary support of up to 50 percent of their academic year salary. All scholar applicants must have a Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree.

New York Public Library Short-Term Research Fellowships

The New York Public Library offers Short-Term Research Fellowships to support visiting scholars from outside the New York metropolitan area engaged in graduate-level, post-doctoral and independent research. Fellowship stipends are $1,000 per week for up to 4 weeks and researchers must be in residence at the Library for a minimum of 2 weeks between July and June. Support on-site research in the Library’s special collections for projects in the humanities including art history, cultural studies, history, literature, performing arts and photography. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

UCLA Visiting Scholar Fellowship Program in Ethnic Studies

The Institute of American Cultures offers in-residence appointments to support research on African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os. Researchers proposing to advance the understanding of new social and cultural realities occasioned by the dramatic population shifts of recent decades, including greater heterogeneity within ethnic groups and increased interethnic contact, are especially encouraged to apply. Visiting Scholars will receive funding for one or more quarters and may receive up to $35,000 for three quarters. Applicants must hold a PhD from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.

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I think that an intellectual community that helps you become a better, smarter, and more articulate version of yourself is hard to find. That’s what I found at CRASSH. – Christopher Nygren, Visiting Fellow, Michaelmas 2017

CRASSH invites applications for Visiting Fellowships, to be held for one term (2-3 months), two terms (5-6 months), or three terms (9 months). A longer period of 11 months is also offered provided that the start date of the stay coincides with the start of a term at the university.

These self-funded Fellowships are open to any scholar from outside the University of Cambridge working in a field that falls broadly within the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Interdisciplinary scholars working on subjects involving medicine, engineering or the natural sciences are also welcome. Visiting Fellows are given a desk at CRASSH, IT support, and full access to libraries and other collections at the University of Cambridge.

Visiting Fellows come to pursue their independent research and CRASSH does not provide any academic supervision. However, Fellows are expected to play a part in CRASSH’s research community and encouraged to participate in a range of events.

If you wish to come to Cambridge for a shorter period of time during the summer months (July, August, September), you may apply to come as a Summer Visitor.

Enquiries should be directed to   [email protected] .

Duration of Fellowships

There are three entry points during the academic year for Visiting Fellows:

• beginning of October (for the Michaelmas Term)
• middle of January (for the Lent Term)
• middle of April (for the Easter Term)

For precise start dates, please refer to the published University term dates . A Visiting Fellow must arrive by the Sunday before the Tuesday listed as the first day of term . They may arrive up to two weeks earlier than this if they wish, if space is available, but the Visiting Fellowship programme (including all events for Fellows) will begin in the first week of term.

One-term Visiting Fellowship (entry in October, January or April): A Visiting Fellowship must end no earlier than the last day of term (see University term dates ). Fellows may stay for up to another four weeks beyond the end of term if they wish, or a little longer if space is available.

Two-term Visiting Fellowship (entry in October or January) : Visiting Fellows should remain in Cambridge until the last day of the second term. Fellows may stay for up to another four weeks beyond the end of term if they wish, or a little longer if space is available.

Three-term Visiting Fellowship (entry in October only): Visiting Fellows should remain in Cambridge until the last day of the third term. If they wish to start earlier in the summer or end later in the summer, they should request to extend their Fellowship by becoming a Summer Visitor.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• Visiting Fellows must have been awarded a PhD before application.
• Visiting Fellows must be working in a field that falls broadly within the arts, humanities, or social sciences (interdisciplinary approaches involving medicine, engineering or the natural sciences are also welcome).
• Fellows will be selected on the basis of academic merit. Some regard will also be given to connections between their work and CRASSH’s broader mission .

Applications are currently closed. The application portal will re-open at the end of summer.

Applications can only be accepted via the application system. The following information will be required:

• a curriculum vitae
• a covering letter explaining your reasons for choosing CRASSH, your preferred dates, and confirmation that you have funding in place
• the names of at least one and up to two members of academic staff at the University of Cambridge that you wish to be in contact with while you are here. Academic staff are listed under individual departments and faculties on their websites. You may find the following directories helpful:
• institutions in the School of Arts and Humanities
• institutions in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• a statement between 800 and 1000 words outlining a research proposal for the time you wish to spend at CRASSH
• (e.g. a journal article), which may be published or unpublished

Applicants should also request a referee to submit a letter of recommendation to the application system by the same deadline. They should therefore initiate an application and register the details of a referee at least two weeks before the deadline, as referees will be sent an automated prompt to upload a confidential reference to the system.

Please email  [email protected]  if you experience any technical difficulties with the system.

Application Deadlines

Upcoming application deadlines are listed below.

• Visiting Fellows are expected to be in residence in Cambridge during the entire period of the Fellowship. Short trips may be taken for research purposes (to give lectures, attend conferences or consult archives, for example) by prior arrangement with the Director. Permission will also be given for short visits home for personal reasons.
• Visiting Fellows are expected to become active participants in the CRASSH research community. As a minimum requirement, they are expected to attend the Research Practice seminars held weekly during term, and to lead one of these.
• Visiting Fellows must have their own funding in place before arrival to cover travel, accommodation, living expenses, and a visitors’ fee, which is levied at the set University rate of £2,400 per year, £720 per term, or £90 per week outside of term-time. All charges are exclusive of 20% VAT (if applicable). This fee goes towards the cost of administrating the Fellowships programme, library access, provision of a University card and email address, IT support, event organization, and catering for relevant events.
• All Visiting Fellows must have valid travel and health insurance in place.

These guidelines are subject to change to stay in line with University of Cambridge guidance.

Please email  [email protected] for enquiries.

It is possible to apply to spend time at CRASSH in July, August and/or September as a Summer Visitor. Few events are held during this period, which is vacation time in Cambridge, and many members of academic staff are away, so there are more limited opportunities for interaction. But you may still use desk space at CRASSH and access the University’s libraries and other collections.

The application process, application deadlines, and visitor’s fee are exactly as for the Visiting Fellowship programme, but Summer Visitors are not expected to lead seminars (as the series does not take place over the summer). Summer Visitors may spend between one week and twelve weeks at CRASSH, depending on the availability of desks.

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The Nieman Visiting Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism. Since this initiative’s inception in 2012, the program has awarded 69 visiting fellowships. In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the movement for racial justice, the Nieman Foundation dedicated the 2021 fellowships to projects that advance racial justice and public health journalism in the U.S.

Meet the 2021 Nieman Visiting Fellows

Candidates need not be practicing journalists, but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future.

Nieman Visiting Fellows utilize the extensive resources at Harvard and MIT, including local scholars, research centers and libraries, to achieve concrete results, either developing a project that can be completed during the time spent at Harvard or as part of a larger undertaking that continues after the fellowship period ends. Additionally, fellows are expected to share their progress and findings either through publication on one of Nieman’s in-house websites— Nieman Reports , Nieman Journalism Lab , and Nieman Storyboard —or in another medium or format better suited to the project.

Eligibility

• The proposed project must have the potential to advance journalism. This may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or another topic.
• Those who should consider applying include journalists, publishers, technologists, entrepreneurs, programmers, designers, media analysts, academics and others who want to make an impact. There is no age limit or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required. Both U.S. and international applicants are invited to apply.
• Candidates must be available to be in residence in Cambridge, Mass., for the duration of the fellowship.
• Prospective fellows must speak and read English fluently and have a command of written English.

Fellowship Duration

Visiting fellowships take place during the calendar rather than the academic year. Applicants list their preferred start date, the number of weeks requested (no more than 12), and any flexibility regarding dates in the online application. The Nieman Foundation will work with selected fellows to determine a start date. The duration of the fellowship awarded may be shorter than the number of weeks requested. Most fellowships are between four and eight weeks.

Financial Support

For fellows not supported by an employer during the fellowship, a stipend of $1,325 per week will be provided. If an employer keeps the fellow on salary during the fellowship because the project benefits the organization, a fellowship stipend will not be provided.

If a fellow does not reside in the Boston area or otherwise have accommodations, free use of a furnished one-bedroom apartment will be available for the length of the fellowship.

Advice to Candidates

• A focused inquiry is better than a broad one. The time on campus speeds by, so having clear goals is essential.
• The visiting fellowship is best suited to individuals who are able to work independently. The experience is akin to an independent reporting assignment. Nieman Visiting Fellows set about their self-determined project work as a full-time job, with no constraints on their time. This is unlike our academic-year fellowship program, which is an experience structured around two semesters of course auditing and participation in Nieman programming.
• Preparation is vital to a successful fellowship. Fellows are expected to start their project on day one, having already completed preliminary research, identified and contacted sources at Harvard and elsewhere, and scheduled appointments with those people.
• Be sure to consider whether your needs are better met by our longer Nieman Fellowship, geared toward broader inquiry, leadership growth and professional development.

The application will require biographical information, a résumé or curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and a 600-word project proposal—an essay that describes the project you plan to pursue as a visiting fellow at Harvard.

The guiding questions to answer within the essay are:

• Which particular Harvard or local resources will be especially important and useful?
• How, specifically, will you use your fellowship time to advance the project?
• What will be the end product or result of your fellowship?
• How will your work benefit journalism?

Please sign up for our notification mailing list to receive an email when submissions open for the Nieman Visiting Fellowships.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fellowships will be awarded.

At least five Nieman Visiting Fellows will be selected each calendar year. As many as 12 fellows have been selected in a given calendar year.

When will these fellowships take place?

Nieman will determine individual start dates in collaboration with each fellow. The fellowships (12 weeks or fewer) will be scheduled during the 2022 calendar year.

Will projects need to focus on racial justice and/or public health journalism to be eligible for the 2022 visiting fellowships?

No. We anticipate that the next round of applications will again invite any and all projects that advance journalism regardless of subject area. That said, to be clear, projects focusing on racial justice, public health journalism, and improving coverage of underreported stories and communities will continue to be encouraged and welcome.

Are travel expenses included in the financial support, or will they be reimbursed?

Fellows are responsible for booking and paying for travel arrangements to and from Cambridge, Mass. Although fellows may use stipend funds to cover those expenses, there is no separate allowance for travel and those expenses will not be reimbursed.

Will group projects be considered?

Although collaborative projects will be considered, a fellowship can be awarded to only one individual.

May I reapply if I was not awarded a fellowship previously?

Yes, of course! You will need to resubmit a complete application.

If I miss the application deadline, may I submit a late application?

The Nieman Foundation does not accept late applications.

May I apply for both the short-term fellowship and an academic-year fellowship in the same year?

• Please carefully review the eligibility requirements for each fellowship.
• Understand that the Nieman Visiting Fellowship is not a shortened version of a full academic-year fellowship. The focus of the visiting fellowship is the project; the academic-year fellowship is a structured experience including exploration of an individualized study plan through two semesters of course auditing at Harvard and participation in Nieman programming and events. We recommend deciding which program is best suited to your goals and applying for that one only.
• Nieman alumni of one fellowship category are not eligible to apply for a different one.

I still have a question. Who should I contact?

Send any questions to fellowship program administrator Nicole Arias at [email protected] .

Project Examples

We are interested in any project that has the potential to advance journalism.  Previous projects  have ranged from how podcasts can help strengthen the position of public radio stations to how machine learning can help news organizations organize archival material to the impact of smartwatches and wearable devices on journalism.

Read the following project snapshots for examples of how previous fellows have used their time on campus.

Mark Frankel, 2018

Project : To research how journalists can best uncover and report on stories sourced from audiences on “dark social” apps, message boards and other private, invitation-only platforms.

Result : Read Mark’s full report of his findings “ Journalists have an ‘open invitation’ to an interesting and under-used beat. How should they use it? ” or this abridged version, “ The promises and pitfalls of reporting within chat apps and other semi-open platforms: A journalist’s guide ,” in Nieman Lab.

Shaheen Pasha, 2018

Project : To research prison education programs, with the goal of creating an immersive teaching and reporting model for university journalism programs to partner with prisons in creating journalism curriculum for inmates.

Result : Progress toward the creation of a guidebook to help other programs and individuals interested in doing immersive journalism education in prisons. Learn more about the pilot program co-led by Shaheen: “ Journalism students take mass incarceration course in Hampshire County Jail .”

Trushar Barot, 2017

Project : To research the rise of audio AI assistants and their role in helping news audiences—especially those new to the internet—find quality, relevant and timely content.

Result : Convening of an industry forum of key individuals working in voice AI across news organizations and tech companies to share best practices and foster a collaborative industry conversation. Read Trushar’s report “ The future of news is humans talking to machines ” in Nieman Lab.

Paul McNally, 2016

Project : To develop an online tool to organize citizen journalism in South Africa into a network for investigative reporting.

Result : Development of training methods and approaches to fundraising that Paul oversaw as founding director of The Citizen Justice Network, a nonprofit in South Africa that develops and promotes citizen journalism in radio. In 2017, Paul co-founded Volume , a platform that enables community radio stations in Africa to produce better local news and increase advertising revenue through a suite of products aimed at those services. Read more about Volume News, one of the Volume suite of products, in “ Do we even need local news? ” Also see “ In South Africa, community radio stations — lifelines for local news in rural areas — can get a boost with Volume ” in Nieman Lab and “ Paul McNally, a 2016 Knight Visiting Nieman Fellow, is working to bring community radio in South Africa to a wider audience ” in Nieman Reports.

Tara Pixley, 2016

Project : To identify structural challenges to finding and accessing images from photojournalists outside the Western media network. To create a platform to showcase quality global photojournalism and provide news photo editors with diverse, fresh perspectives that depict non-Western people and places.

Result : In 2017, Tara co-founded Reclaim Photo , an alliance of organizations working to promote diversity in photojournalism. Learn more about Reclaim Photo and its efforts to survey photojournalists worldwide to examine issues of class, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation in photography in “ Seeking action – not just talk – about diversity in photojournalism ” and in “ Why we need more visual journalists and editors of color ” in Nieman Reports.

Paul Salopek, 2012

Project : To plan the epic Out of Eden reporting walk around the globe to trace the path of human migration and use storytelling and technology to test a new form of “slow journalism.”

Result : In January 2013, Paul embarked on his narrative trek, building ongoing collaborations with several centers across Harvard and MIT to facilitate audience engagement with the walk, such as developing educational materials for classrooms. Learn more about Paul’s insights on the impact of his fellowship experience, his preparations for the journey, and how the work of Out of Eden continues to grow and evolve . Also read “ 30 million footsteps ” in The Harvard Gazette.

Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Visiting Research Fellowship

Bajaj fellowship.

The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University is pleased offer the Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Visiting Research Fellowship, a semester-long appointment based in Cambridge that supports doctoral scholars and advanced professional degree holders who focus interdisciplinary research on critical questions and issues related to India and South Asia.

About the Fellowship

The Bajaj Visiting Research Fellowship is a Cambridge-based Fellowship where the selected fellow will join the Mittal Institute community on Harvard’s campus for the duration of the Fall Academic Semester. The selected Bajaj Visiting Research Fellow will be expected to be in residence for the Fall 2024 Semester , which runs from September 3 to December 20, 2024 (please see Harvard’s Academic Calendar for more details).

While working directly with their selected Faculty Mentor on their personal research project (proposed in their application), Bajaj Visiting Research fellows will fully engage with the intellectual life at the Mittal Institute and Harvard. At the end of their residency, the Bajaj fellow will present their work in a Mittal Institute seminar moderated by their faculty mentor. Apart from their own research, fellows will participate in grant and fellowship review, mentor graduate students and help collaborate on other events and projects at the Institute. 

Fellowship Details

Scholars are expected to be in residence for the full academic semester of this fellowship. For Fall 2024, it will be September 3 to December 20, 2024. The selected fellow will be guaranteed a desk space for this term. 

The gross stipend for the Bajaj Fellowship is $30,000 for 6 months, equivalent to a monthly gross stipend of $5,000 USD paid on the last business day of the month. This amount is prorated based on the fellowship start and end dates. For nonresident aliens, Harvard may be required to take taxes out of the payment up front. Please contact the Nonresident Alien Tax Office with any questions.

Round-trip economy travel expenses and visa fees from South Asia to Boston will also be reimbursed (for participants residing in South Asia only). All reimbursements and stipends are limited to the dates of the appointment.

The Mittal Institute nor Harvard University does not sponsor, provide, nor procure housing for fellows during their residency. Fellows are expected to have at least temporary housing by the start date of their fellowship and arrival in Cambridge. More information and resources on housing in the Cambridge area can be found on the FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs: https://postdoc.fas.harvard.edu/housing  

Eligibility

Scholars must hold a PhD or terminal degree and those who have not had past opportunities to access Harvard’s resources and who have primarily been educated at institutions in South Asia will be prioritized. Scholars with a research interest in India will be prioritized.

Applications for the Academic Year 2024/25 Fellowship opened October 1, 2023 and closed December 10, 2023.

Decisions will be made typically within 2 – 3 months of the application deadline.

How to Apply

All application materials should be uploaded and submitted via an online application form called CARAT. 

To start, set up a HarvardKey to access Harvard’s application portal. It may take a few hours for your new HarvardKey to become active.

Visit and fill out the Online Application Form .

All applicants will need to submit the following through CARAT:

• A five-page, double-spaced research plan  
• An updated curriculum vitae , which lists your academic degrees (including disciplines and the dates the degrees were received), your publications and research presentations, and any previous grants and/or fellowships.
• A writing sample (no more than ten pages, double-spaced) 
• Two letters of recommendation uploaded directly to CARAT by recommenders or emailed directly by recommenders to [email protected] by the application deadline, with “Mittal Institute Fellowship Recommendation” and the applicant’s name in the subject line. They can be addressed to ‘Members of the Selection Committee.’ 

All materials must be received by the application deadline in order to be considered. If you have questions, please reach out to our program coordinator rather than to Harvard faculty.

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Thomas Elliott

Program Coordinator [email protected]

Important Dates

We are not currently accepting applications. The application window for Academic Year 2025 – 2026 will open in Fall 2024.

Fellow Stories

Khyati Tripathi, Bajaj Fellow

On Death and Death Work: Khyati Tripathi explores rituals and roles during her time at the Mittal Institute. Read more .

Vidya Subramania, Raghunathan Fellow

Vidya Subramanian, a former Raghunathan Fellow, talks about her research and time at The Mittal Institute. Read more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have not undertaken my doctoral studies, but have completed a professional degree (e.g., MA, MBA, MFA, MPH, MPP, etc.). Am I eligible to apply for a Mittal Institute fellowship?

• The Syed Babar Ali Fellowship
• Pakistan In-Region Fellowship
• Visiting Artist Fellowship (no degree requirements)
• Raghunathan Family Fellowships 
• The Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Visiting Research Fellowship
• The Mittal Institute India Fellowship

What should the plan of research for the applications include? A strong research proposal is a key component of the application. The proposal should, in a few pages, explain 

• Your research plans, including your research approach and methodology 
• What you wish to do during your time at Harvard 
• How you will do it  
• Why is it intellectually valuable 

Research Proposals should elaborate on how the applicant’s work is different from the ongoing work at any of the Harvard Institutions or elsewhere. Keep in mind that applications will be read by a multidisciplinary review committee who may not necessarily be in your discipline. Care should be taken to define technical words and clearly outline proposed methodology.

What should the writing sample be? Typically applicants submit a chapter of their dissertation or thesis. You may submit any academic paper, news article, or policy brief or memo that you feel is a good measurement of your ability to write professionally, clearly, and succinctly.

Who should my recommendation letters come from? At least one of the letters should come from an academic source who is familiar with your scholarly work. Professional references are also acceptable.

What should the letters include? The letters should highlight your past academic research accomplishments to show that you are a good fit for the fellowship, and should speak to how the fellowship will help you pursue your future professional work.

How should I identify a Harvard faculty member that I would like to engage with should I be awarded the fellowship? As part of your research plan, you should identify any particular individuals you hope to seek out during your residence. You can find a list of Harvard faculty involved with the Mittal Institute Steering committee here .   The expectation of faculty who are asked to mentor individual fellows is that the faculty member will meet with the fellow a few times during the fellow’s time on campus, and serve as a faculty chair for a Mittal Institute seminar presented by the fellow.

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Visiting Researcher Fellowships

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The  Visiting Researcher Fellowships  provide short-term research fellowships to support intensive, innovative, and impactful research and artistic use of its collections. This fellowship was previously known as the Summer Visiting Research Fellowship.

• Advanced graduate students
• Independent scholars
• Established performing and creative artists
• American culture, politics, and social changes from 1960 to 1975
• African American life, culture, and history
• Women in the American South
• Literary culture and traditions of the American South
• Banking and business in the American South
• North Carolina
• Antebellum America
• The history of medicine
• Short-term fellowship of at least 10 days
• Total award is $1,250

View past recipients and their research:

• 2022 Visiting Researcher Fellows
• 2020 Visiting Researcher Fellows
• 2019 Visiting Researcher Fellows
• 2018 Visiting Researcher Fellows

Fellowship Eligibility

• Have or be actively pursuing the terminal degree in your discipline or be an established performing or creative artist.
• Submit a research proposal and research plan that draws deeply and substantively on the collections of the Wilson Special Collections Library,
• The residency must take place between June 1 and October 31, 2023.
• A public presentation of research findings and experiences.
• The submission of a brief research report.
• An invitation to submit papers to a capstone symposium in Southern Studies.

Doctoral students and candidates studying the American South who can commit to a research residency of at least one month should consider applying for one of our  Southern Studies Doctoral Fellowships .

Application Instructions

All application materials are due by  midnight ET on January 31 . Submit them electronically via Interfolio using the  Visiting Researcher Fellowships Application .

The online application requires the submission of the following supporting materials:

• Research Proposal : A brief narrative (no more than 1200 words) that describes your proposed research and its intellectual significance.
• Research Plan : A substantive preliminary list of Wilson Library resources that you will consult during your residency. Include brief annotations about the relevancy of each collection.
• Curriculum Vitae .
• Two confidential letters of recommendation .

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Merit of the proposal
• Applicant’s qualifications and recommendations
• Demonstrated need to access in person the holdings of the Wilson Special Collections Library

See the  Wilson Library Research Fellowships Guidelines  for more details on applying for a fellowship, accepting a fellowship, and planning your residency.

• December 1: Applications open for electronic submissions via Interfolio.
• January 31: All application materials must be received by midnight ET.
• Preliminary acceptance of award must occur within 7 calendar days of the email’s receipt.
• April 15: Accepting applicants must return all required documentation and biographical information by midnight ET.
• May 31: Submit residency dates.
• Research reports are due one month after completing the research residency.
• October 31: Close of research season.

Awarding of funds

Fellowship awards are disbursed after the completion of the residency. It is strongly recommended that fellows arrive with the funds necessary to support their research visit. Questions about the fellowships program or application instructions should be directed to Matt Turi via  [email protected] .

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As one of the world’s top 100 universities, the Hebrew University offers students and faculty an extensive research infrastructure, encompassing libraries, archives, labs and online databases. If you are an advanced master’s or doctoral student wishing to conduct research at Hebrew University or collaborate on a project with a Hebrew University researcher, you are invited to apply for one of two visiting research programs. As a Visiting Research Student you’ll take courses at Hebrew University for a semester or a year, while  conducting independent research. This program is designed for PhD students enrolled in doctoral programs abroad. Students enrolled in master's or doctoral programs abroad who have been invited by a Hebrew University faculty member to collaborate on research for a period of up to one year may apply for the Visiting Research Fellow Program . Participants in this program are not eligible to enroll in courses at the Hebrew University, with the exception of Modern Hebrew or Literary Arabic language courses. The application process for all three above-mentioned tracks is handled by Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS). For more information , please visit the “Visiting Researchers ” page on Rothberg International School’s websiste.

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I studied in the science track of the Mechina, the preparatory program. There, I met my best friends, who come from different countries. We shared interesting and new ideas, which we hadn’t known of before. We also studied together, cooked for each other and did a movie night together every week. I also appreciated my teachers in the Mechina program.

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IAST aims to be the home of academic experimentation and freedom, where top-flight researchers are able to explore new territory in a cross-disciplinary direction and interact with IAST faculty, post-doctoral Research Fellows, and other visitors in an exciting environment. Over the past 3 years IAST has welcomed more than 20 visiting fellows from 10 disiciplines and 11 countries.

Each year IAST invites scholars already employed in a permanent position by another research-active institution for visits ranging from 1 month to 1 year. A completed doctorate or equivalent is required. Fellows receive reimbursement of travel and housing expenses and are provided with an office. A small number of remunerated (sabbatical) fellowships are also available. We welcome our visitors throughout the year except for July and August (when the majority of our Research Fellows are travelling).

Who can visit?

IAST welcomes applications for Visiting Fellowships from researchers within a large range of disciplines. All research interests relevant to the broad study of human behavior are welcome, but interests that complement and/or enhance those already developed at IAST---in particular (but not only) those in line with one of the Research Teams---by  will be given special consideration. These interests include, to cite only a few:

• In history: quantitative economic history (cliometrics), empirical political economy in history, qualitative economic or social history. • In evolutionary biology: theoretical models of evolution (applied to family structure, strategic interactions, plasticity, cognition, learning, cultural evolution); related empirical work. • In anthropology: human biology, life history theory, human development and plasticity, health and infectious disease, aging, demography, host-parasite co-evolution, diet and nutrition, global health, evolutionary medicine and genetics. • In political science: public opinion and public policies, political economy, political institutions, development, experimental political science, studies of networks and their impact on individual and collective action. • In law: law and economics, corporate governance, criminology. • In psychology: AI ethics, cumulative culture, human-machine cooperation, machine behavior, moral character, moral dilemmas, social credit, social learning, social preferences. • In sociology: network formation, the impact of networks on social outcomes, sociology of religion.

Applications from economists are also encouraged, but successful applicants will have demonstrated an interest in, and a commitment to, at least one of the other non-economics disciplines of IAST.

What do we expect from our visitors?

IAST is an institution that fosters communication between disciplines and interdisciplinary research. Being exposed to presentations and participating in discussions are key components of the process. Both permanent researchers and visitors are therefore expected to attend seminars and institutional social events.

How do I apply?

To apply for a visit of 1 month or more, for the 2024-2025 academic year, please send your application by e-mail to [email protected] , by 15th November 2023 . Please let us know whether you need a reply before a certain date. 

Each application should include:

• a CV • a project proposal (maximum 2 pages, indicating whether you consider interactions with resident IAST researchers) • In the e-mail please specify your main discipline, as well as the desired period and length of visit. Applications that do not specify desired visit dates will not be processed.

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We welcome applications from post-doctoral, mid-career and senior scholars to become non-stipendiary Visiting Research Fellows at the Institute of Advanced Studies.

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30 September 2024 and 30 April 2025

We welcome applications from post-doctoral, mid-career and senior scholars to become non-stipendiary Visiting Research Fellows at the Institute of Advanced Studies to spend between three months and one year with us.

We will provide desk space, membership of the IAS community, access to UCL resources including the library, full participation in IAS events (e.g. seminars, workshops and conferences) and a framework in which you can present your research and participate in a research community.  In return, we ask that you make a case as to why being at UCL will be beneficial for you and how, in turn, you will contribute to the IAS.

If you wish to apply, please complete this  application form  and  equal opportunities monitoring form , and e-mail it to  Catherine Stokes , along with a short (two-page)  CV  and a sample article or book chapter, already published, in PDF format.

Please note that we do not accept old versions of the application form for this scheme.  Please use the one above.

Global Health at Princeton

Visiting scholars pursue health-focused research at princeton.

Scholars from around the United States and the world visited Princeton University during the 2023-2024 academic year to conduct research on vector-borne diseases, child maltreatment, and other pressing global health issues.

The visits were arranged and funded through the Visiting Research Scholars Program at the Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW), which invites researchers from leading institutions to spend either an academic year or a semester in residence at Princeton. While on campus, visitors focus on research, discussion, and scholarly collaborations concerning the determinants of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing along with the impact of public policy on health and wellness. This often includes presenting their work in various forums, mentoring students, and advising senior theses.

2023-2024 Visiting Research Scholars

Six researchers participated in the CHW Visiting Research Scholars Program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Visiting from as far away as Brazil and South Africa, they contributed to Princeton’s academic community while acquiring valuable insights and building new partnerships. 

Jérôme Adda 

Jérôme Adda is a professor of economics at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, where he has also served as vice-rector.

Interestingly, Adda was planning to pursue a Ph.D. in biology when a poster advertising the University of Paris’s economics program caught his eye. “I had no clue what that really was at the time, but it sounded very cool. I liked the idea of mixing math and science, with a touch of humanity, to address world problems and answer some big, very important questions,” he said.

Adda’s research spans health and labor economics, with a specialization in understanding the determinants of health behaviors and the role of public health policies in driving those behaviors. “If I were to summarize my work, I’d say that I’m interested in how society, in its broadest definition, shapes population health,” he explained. His first health-related topic focused on the European mad cow crisis in the 1990s, when beef consumption plummeted amid fears that a fatal cattle disease could be transmitted to humans through certain types of meat. This line of research led to work probing smoking, viruses, occupational health, bacteria, and other health issues.

At Princeton, Adda mainly investigated how segments of the U.S. population established beliefs about smoking and how those beliefs evolved over time. He also worked on a paper exploring antibiotic resistance.

“I had a lot of time to concentrate on my research and to exchange ideas with other health-minded scholars, making it a very productive experience,” said Adda.

N. Meltem Daysal

N. Meltem Daysal, who holds a Ph.D. in economics, is an associate professor in the Department Economics at the University of Copenhagen.

Daysal’s research examines the connections between health shocks, public policy, and socio-economic outcomes, with a primary focus on children and women. Her current work examines the impact of medical innovations and social policies on socioeconomic status and educational attainment within societies and families. 

“Most recently, I’ve been thinking about the causes and consequences of mental health disorders,” said Daysal. “That’s also an area of interest for [CHW Co-Director] Janet Currie, whose work has inspired a lot of my research. The opportunity to learn from her and to interact with other top-notch researchers brought me to Princeton.”

During her visit, Daysal partnered with Currie on research investigating whether or not someone with a physically disabled sibling is more likely to have a mental health diagnosis and how those disorders are treated. She also participated in seminars, advised Princeton students, and explored new collaborations.

“I’m a first-generation college graduate. If I were to tell my 17-year-old self that one day I would be visiting Princeton University, I’m fairly sure she’d be skeptical,” she added. “Just to be here, engaging with the academic world, is really fantastic.” 

Maria Fitzpatrick

Maria Fitzpatrick, who holds a Ph.D. in economics, is professor of economics and public policy as well as senior associate dean for academic affairs at Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy. 

Over the course of her career, Fitzpatrick has used economics to understand how government policies affect education and, more broadly, the health and wellbeing of children and families. “I’ve always been incredibly interested in both policy and education,” she said. “Policy impacts everything we do, and education is such an important tool for reducing inequality and impacting children’s health.”

Fitzpatrick felt that Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing was the ideal base for her sabbatical year, noting the vibrant community of researchers studying various dimensions of health and wellness. She points to a spirit of collaboration between faculty, students, and postdocs that is enriched by a robust web of visiting scholars.

At Princeton, Fitzpatrick worked on projects pertaining to child maltreatment and schools as a potential avenue for improving child health. Primarily, she studied big data and algorithms to support the decision-making process for child welfare systems, and explored how financial incentives impact the provision of health screenings and other services in schools.

“The visit has elevated my work while giving me the time and space to tackle problems in different ways,” said Fitzpatrick. “I leave with a lot of new ideas about what we know and don’t know, and how to address these issues in future projects.”

Karen Hofman

Karen Hofman, a qualified pediatric geneticist, is a research professor and founding director of the South African Medical Research Council’s Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science/PRICELESS SA at the University of Witwatersrand (WITS) in Johannesburg, South Africa. She participated as a CHW visiting research scholar through the SPIA International Fellows Program.

Early in her career, Dr. Hofman realized that she was far more interested in population health than medicine, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. So she shifted her career toward evidence-informed policymaking, serving as policy director of the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health before returning to South Africa to join the WITS School of Public Health. There she has led multidisciplinary policy research to evaluate public health interventions that provide the greatest return on investment. 

Dr. Hofman’s work concentrates on disease prevention, commercial determinants of health, priority setting, and health equity. She explored these issues during her time at Princeton through research and a roundtable discussion with CHW affiliates Janet Currie, Alyssa Sharkey and Heather Howard, as well as various stakeholders, to address the growing obesity epidemic. “We talked about why it is taking so long to get traction on the issue and potential catalysts for change,” she noted. 

Additionally, Dr. Hofman engaged with students through lectures and one-on-one interactions, and participated in many panels and seminars. “The School of Public Health [in Johannesburg] is doing amazing things, but I don’t frequently have the opportunity to interact with sociologists, anthropologists, and other scientists with differing viewpoints,” she noted. “That was a valuable part of my Princeton experience.” 

Ted Loch-Temzelides

Ted Loch-Temzelides, who holds a Ph.D. in economics, is the George and Cynthia Mitchell Professor in Sustainable Development in the Department of Economics at Rice University, where he is also a scholar at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Energy Studies.

Loch-Temzelides’ research lies at the intersection of economics and ecology, with a focus on public health. “Epidemiology uses mathematical models that treat people very mechanically and do not incorporate behavior,” he explained. “That’s why I became interested in economics, which emphasizes decisions and incentives, a process that exposes inequities and resulting health outcomes.” 

His current health-related research investigates ways to mitigate the risks associated with infectious diseases and climate change. At Princeton, he studied the epidemiology of zoonotic disease transmission with CHW affiliate Andrew Dobson while discussing and advancing projects with other researchers. 

“Princeton is a very special place,” he said, highlighting the university’s reputation for academic excellence as well as its distinguished staff, faculty, and students, and the breadth and quality of their research. “I interacted with some of the world’s leading scholars and met some of my scientific heroes,” he added. “My only regret is that the visit was too short.”

Daniel Villela

Daniel Villela, who holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, is a senior research scientist and professor at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Brazil’s largest research institution dedicated to public health. He is an affiliate of the epidemiology, computational biology, and parasitic biology programs, where he teaches and mentors graduate students.

While his training focused on engineering, Villela’s longstanding interests in biology and mathematical modeling -- along with an intriguing career opportunity -- led him to the field of public health. His recent work explores the dynamics of infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne diseases. 

As a visiting research scholar, Villela advanced projects on malaria, including a study on the incidence of malaria in the Brazilian Amazon region. He examined the disease’s impact on indigenous communities, inequities in health care access, and the potential consequences of such disparities. Additionally, Villela studied the seasonality of malaria, including the effects of climate, as well as strategies for controlling the Aedes aegypti mosquito population to reduce transmission of arboviruses, such as Dengue virus.

He also planted seeds for new projects through connections with CHW affiliates Jessica Metcalf, Bryan Grenfell, Simon Levin, and other researchers. “I plan to bring the evolutionary aspects of disease transmission to my research and to propose a new course on the evolution of infectious diseases at Fiocruz,” he said. “I hope that my Princeton visit will foster more collaborations in my own research and between our institutions.” 

Research Seminar with Boris Vabson, PhD

Privatizing government-sponsored health insurance: medicare advantage vs. traditional medicare open to penn affiliates.

Colonial Penn Center Auditorium, 3641 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA

What are the consequences of privatizing government-sponsored health insurance? We study this in the context of Medicare beneficiaries, half of whom enroll in a privately-administered Medicare Advantage plan rather than the public alternative. We construct a novel dataset that longitudinally links Medicare insurance claims data, both public and private, with commercial insurance claims from prior to Medicare enrollment. We compare those who initially enroll in MA to those who enroll in the public fee-for-service option (FFS), just after age 65 and before, when both groups are enrolled in employer-sponsored insurance. We find that MA reduces health care use by 6% relative to FFS in the first year of enrollment, with larger effects in subsequent years. These effects are driven primarily by the use of managed care policies that impose restrictions on beneficiaries’ use of care. Plans that impose greater managed care restrictions generate greater utilization reductions, as well as greater fiscal savings for the Medicare program, while MA plans without such restrictions generate sizable fiscal costs.

Co-hosted with the Department of Health Care Management .

Please note: In-person attendance at this event is preferred. Virtual access will be provided to registrants who are unable to be on campus.

Boris Vabson, PhD

Research faculty, harvard medical school; nonresident fellow, american enterprise institute & usc-schaeffer center.

Boris Vabson is a research faculty member at Harvard Medical School. He is also a nonresident fellow in health policy at the American Enterprise Institute and a nonresident fellow at the USC-Schaeffer Center. His academic research focuses on health insurance payment systems and markets.  Alongside his academic work, Boris is a strategic advisor to several major health tech and health insurance companies.

Boris’s academic work focuses on health insurance payment systems and markets, with a particular focus on Medicaid and Medicare. Boris looks at opportunities for improving the cost-efficiency and performance of the two major programs. He also studies the ongoing privatization of these programs—specifically, how privatization should be structured to optimize outcomes—and the impact of different health insurance design features. His research has been published in top economics journals and covered by major news media outlets, including the NY Times and Bloomberg. His work on Medicare Advantage was named a finalist for the NIHCM Research Awards.

He received his Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and was also a Pre-Doctoral Fellow at NBER. He received his AB from Dartmouth in Economics and Mathematics.

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FY24 Visiting Fellows Program

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Description: Held June 12, 2024, this webinar provided information and guidance to help prepare prospective applicants for the FY24 Visiting Fellows Program opportunity.

The presenters discussed the purpose and goals of the funding opportunity, reviewed eligibility requirements, and addressed frequently asked questions.

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Transcript also available as a PDF .

DARYL FOX: Good afternoon, everyone, or morning. And welcome to today's webinar, “FY 2024 Visiting Fellows Program,” hosted by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. So at this time, it's my pleasure to introduce Tenzing Lahdon, Senior Policy Advisor with BJA, to begin the presentation. Tenzing?

TENZING LAHDON: Thank you, Daryl. And welcome, everyone, and thank you for joining us. I am Tenzing Lahdon, Senior Policy Advisor with Bureau of Justice Assistance, and we are going to go through a lot of information during our presentation today, so as Daryl mentioned, we will be making a recording of this webinar available to everyone after the webinar, including the PowerPoint slides. And we have a number of presenters here with us today that represent different areas of focus for the fellowship, as well as two guest speakers. So I'll introduce them prior to their part of the presentation, so just Tasha, John, Kathy, Kristina, myself, Olivia or Sunny, Courtney, and Trish. We all are with BJA and we'll be presenting to you. Next slide.

So for today's agenda, we will do a brief overview of OJP and BJA, an overview of the solicitation, followed by our guest speakers who are our current BJA Fellows. We will talk about eligibility and application requirements, as well as resources and support that are available to you. We will save 10, 15 minutes at the tail end of the webinar to answer any questions that you may have for us today. So if you have any questions, feel free to use the Q&A function at any time during this presentation. Next.

So, what is Office of Justice Programs? Office of Justice Programs provides grant funding, training, research, and statistics for our criminal justice community. OJP, Office of Justice Programs, is one of the three grant-making offices within the Department of Justice along with COPS Office and Office on Violence Against Women. And within the Office of Justice Programs, there are six bureau offices or program offices that administer various OJP grant programs. So we have National Institute of Justice, which is a research and development and evaluation agency within DOJ; Office for Victims of Crime, which supports the broader way of program and services that are really focused on helping victims; Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, which supports state, local, and communities in the effort to implement effective programs for children; Bureau of Justice Statistics, which is our primary statistical agency for Department of Justice; and SMART Office ,which provides jurisdictions with guidance regarding implementation of Adam Walsh Acts; and lastly, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and I'll go over this in more detail in the next slide.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance was created in 1984 to reduce violent crimes, create safer communities, and reform our nation's criminal justice system. BJA strengthens the nation's criminal justice system and helps America's state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crimes, reduce recidivism, and promote fair and safe criminal justice system. Our Director Karhlton Moore, leads the programmatic and policy effort on providing a wide range of resources, including training and technical assistance to law enforcement course corrections, treatment, reentry, justice information sharing, and community-based partners to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Next slide.

So how does BJA support the field? We do it in three different ways. First being our investments. We put our solicitations to support the field as well as the goals and mission of the BJA. Sharing knowledge. BJA supports a number of research projects that support fields in terms of identifying what the best practices are. We equip the field with tools, resources that are needed based on changing times and trends, to build capacity and improve outcomes; and lastly, partnering, consulting, connecting, and convening with our partners in the field and collectively through our investments, research, and our engagements, we are working to create a stronger program that will impact communities and help you do the work that you guys are doing in the field. Next slide.

So next, we have our poll question. This helps us gauge where you are with your history with federal awards. So the question, I'll just quickly read and feel free to submit your responses to this poll question. “Has your organization been awarded federal grants in the past?” Options are, yes, my organization has extensive experience with federal grants; yes, though my organization does not currently have federal grants; my organization has limited experience with federal grants; and lastly, my organization is new to federal grants and is looking to learn more. So I'll just give a few seconds more to respond and then, Daryl, if you want to close the poll in maybe six seconds. All right.

So, it's everywhere and a lot of no responses, so it's okay. It's good to see a few folks responding that your organization has had federal grants. So we are hopeful that folks who are new to the federal grant process that we will be able to cover that through the solicitation but we will also be providing resources that are there to help you provide you with step-by-step guidance on how to apply for OJP or BJA grants. So thank you for responding to the poll. Next.

Now, more into the BJA Fellows solicitation. A little bit of background on the fellowship program. BJA launched the Visiting Fellows Program in 2012. So we are going into, I guess, 12th year. The intent is to leverage state, local, and/or tribal subject matter expertise to assess areas of need and develop strategies to the policy in collaboration with BJA staff to benefit the criminal justice field. The purpose of each fellowship is to make important policy and programmatic contribution in the focus area with collaboration of and support of BJA. Fellows will collaborate with BJA and DOJ staff to provide critical outreach, data, research, and subject matter expertise to inform developments of new BJA strategies and programs to benefit the field. Next.

So, we are hoping to host up to seven Fellows from a broad range of disciplines to propose strategies related to crime and justice that will address one of the seven focus areas. We are looking for folks who are subject matter experts and self-starters who can work in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, fellows must proactively manage their planned work while collaborating with BJA staff and adjusting to the needs of the project and other work that's across BJA.

As a part of the fellowship, you will be working closely with the BJA Policy Office and fellows are expected to complete a major set of deliverables that will address critical, chronic, or emerging issues in the criminal justice field and build capacity to address one of the areas of focus that's discussed in the BJA-focused area section in the solicitation. And, in order to enhance the knowledge building work of BJA, fellows will be expected to participate in a wide range of activities, collegial activities with BJA Director and staff. Fellows will provide regular updates to inform BJA and other DOJ staff members about issues facing the field and current practices in the focus area. And this means fellows will have opportunity to participate in high-level policy discussions and processes that involve practice. And each fellow will be expected, like as I mentioned, specific deliverables. They can include things like applied research tools, training curricula, tool kits, article publications, and also technical subject matter assistance to the field, as well as assisting BJA and enhancing our capacity and strategies and then bringing that expertise back to the field. And you can find detailed list of deliverables on page 24 to 26 of the solicitation. The goal of the fellowship is to leverage equities and experience of the criminal justice field to address the key gaps in the field for evidence training, technical assistance, and knowledge in the seven focus areas. Next.

The seven focus areas include—so I'll just quickly read through. These are the seven focus areas that we are seeking fellows for: reducing stigma for persons with substance use and mental health disorder and criminal justice involvement; enhancing support of and reducing stigma for persons with criminal justice involvement who are in recovery; improving corrections and reintegration under the Second Chance Act; advancing strategies to prevent and respond to hate crimes; building capacity of community violence intervention leaders to enhance community safety; enhancing tribal capacity to build strong programs and access resources for programs; advancing and improving criminal justice systems using artificial intelligence. Next.

So, we have already covered some of the items that are listed here. I do want to highlight that we are looking for individuals that will be subject matter experts, bringing real world experience, as well as lived experience and knowledge to BJA that will help us enhance our ability to deliver relevant and effective tools to the field. They will support the development of researchers, practitioners, as well as BJA staff in order to collectively help advance BJA's mission. And finally, to assist and translate knowledge about critical criminal justice issues, strategies, and promote innovation. Fellowship is intended to provide professional development opportunities for fellows and build relationship between BJA and those with technical expertise in the field. And BJA offers flexible work environments that support both virtual and person in office work options. Next. All right.

Next, I would like to welcome our guest speakers, John Bae and Kristina or Kris Bryant. John is a Second Chance Fellow, John is the Director of the Opening Doors to Housing Initiative at Vera Institute of Justice. And Kris' fellowship, on the other hand, focuses on pretrial work, and Kris is a Senior Director at Rulo Strategies. I would ask both John and Kris, who are current Fellows, I would ask them to please share a little bit about your experiences as a BJA fellow and any tips you might have for prospective applicants. So I'll start with John, and then Kris.

JOHN BAE: Thanks so much, Tenzing. And hello, everyone, it's great to see you all. My name is John Bae. I am one of three Second Chance Fellows here at the Bureau of Justice Assistance. I want to start by talking about what brought me to this fellowship. And so, my professional experience, it encompassed or covered a lot of things. I started providing direct service for formerly incarcerated college students in New York. I had the opportunity to be a training and technical assistance provider working on college and prison issues, and housing issues, worked on advocacy and philanthropy. And I felt that the missing thing in my experience was government, and I really wanted to get under the hood of government to see how an agency like BJA operates and functions. And I wanted to see that because I feel like in order for us to see or realize the change that we want to see, we're going to need to understand different ways or different modes of change, or different levels of change, and I wanted to gain that type of insight and experience through this fellowship. So for my fellowship, what I did was I created a reentry blueprint wanting to lift up the voices of formerly incarcerated people and criminal justice reform discussions. And also as funding entities like BJA is, I wanted these agencies to consider those with lived experience, organizations that are really grassroots, and taking through their reform strategies. So I was able to meet with different organizations and highlight them in the blueprint that I developed that Daryl just put in the chat, and was able to just educate different stakeholders on the issues in the blueprint.

I also had the opportunity to work with the brilliance behind OJP and BJA, collaborate on interagency activities. Tasha Aikens, who is on the call, we collaborated on a reentry simulation at the Department of Health and Human Services, also put one out for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. And I also had the opportunity to collaborate with HUD as they were thinking through some policy issues that are critical to formerly incarcerated people. I really gained insights like I wanted, and I also developed a network and relationships with folks, including other Fellows, and really developed a sense of camaraderie. The one tip that I have for folks as they're considering applying is really just to keep an open mind, right? And I think once you are in this position or once you get the fellowship, there's a world of possibilities and ideas to consider, and may not be able to get to it all but focus on the one or two things that really rise to the surface for you and make the best out of this fellowship. So I know there's a lot to cover, so I'll be here throughout the entirety of the webinar and can answer any questions that may come up. And I'll pass it over back to you, Tenzing.

KRISTINA BRYANT: Thank you. It's my turn, John. Hi, I'm Kris Bryant. And you're going to find some similarities in the comments that John made and that I would highlight for you which is telling in our experiences and what we found to be worthwhile to share with you. I will note that from an experienced point of view, I think John's fellowship and some of the other Fellows that I have interacted with, their fellowship aligned very perfectly with some of the portfolios that were in place, which I think, it gave them a very clear lane. Pretrial, which is the area of my fellowship, doesn't have such a clear lane. So I have had the opportunity to work across multiple portfolios, multiple areas of work that BJA has interest in, and try to find that space for pretrial, for pretrial to have a voice, and for pretrial to find funding that continues to advance their work.

So, when Tenzing asked us to speak, she kind of asked us from the beginning like, "Why did you apply?" and just to share that since that's the space you're in at this point. And the reasons I decided to apply in the area of pretrial is that the time in the fellowship has given me an opportunity to truly study pretrial. You're able to build in some of that time into your fellowship, and that was not something I had had time to do in my previous work. I wanted to be in a position where I had the opportunity to impact the field in a different way that I was already doing, and the fellowship has allowed me to do that. I'm about a year in, I'm a little bit less in than John, John's a little further along than I am. It has allowed me to grow the network of connections, which John mentioned. Beyond that, it's given me exposures to multiple systems across the United States that I would not have had exposure to, allowing me to see different advances in pretrial that I had not seen before. And again, similar to John, I had experience at the local, state, and even the national level, but I had not had experience at the federal level. So one of the interest areas for me was to join a federal organization and get a better understanding of how decisions are made, what drives the interest of BJA, and the funding, and how they make those decisions. So those were some of the reasons I applied, and I have not looked back, it has been a great opportunity.

From an operations and an outcome standpoint for my pretrial fellowship, I think these fellowships benefit both the individual, as well as BJA, being invited to the table across different projects that are going on or bodies of work that are going on, and being able, again, to give a voice to pretrial and be listening, actively listening, for where I can represent the work that's going on in pretrial. I think Fellows tend to come from a position where they're a little bit closer to the field. We've not necessarily been in the policy work for too, too long and we have maybe a little bit of sense or our fingers are a little bit closer to the work that's been going on, and that benefits us, it benefits BJA, it benefits the work that's going on.

I would note that it has definitely provided me opportunities for professional growth through the, again, the exposure of what's going on at BJA, but those exposures that they have allowed me to represent pretrial in BJA. There had been some tangible deliverables and I'll mention what some of those are, but what I would say most importantly about that is that it's been flexible. They've allowed me take time to really consider what is useful to the field, and then if I am able to come back with reasonable deliverables that are responsive to the field, and what I was learning during those interviews, they're open to those adjustments in your fellowship so that you're doing things that are timely and actually reflective of what the field needs. Some of the tangible deliverables I am working on have to do with the pretrial phase, particularly in rural communities, was an interest of mine, looking at regional solutions, looking at data associated in our agencies that do not have big data systems already in place. I wanted to have an opportunity, and I've been given the opportunities to elevate the voice around support services and peer recovery coaches specifically in pretrial. Lastly, I've been given opportunities to present at conferences or those conferences are coming up where I get to talk to pretrial professionals and help them see where there is funding available for them across the BJA portfolios. Tenzing, I have one last statement before I turn it over to you, and that is just to say that this has been, for me, an exceptional experience so far, and it has pretty much exceeded my expectations to date of what I had laid out in a fellowship and what I've been able to accomplish. Thank you, Tenzing.

TENZING LAHDON: Thank you, John, and thank you, Kris. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. And hopefully, after hearing their experience, people are encouraged to apply for this very unique fellowship opportunity where you would be able to work side by side with folks who work in and out every single day on different policy areas and different impacting the field. And I would definitely say it's a very unique opportunity for you to be able, and then this dedicated emerging period that I'll talk a little bit more. But thank you, John and Kris. All right.

Next is Eligibility and Application Requirements. This slide provides award information. So under Category 1, Agency Sponsored Individual Fellowship. We are expecting to make up to four awards with a maximum award amount of up to $350,000 for the entire performance period of 24 months, and the start date for the award will be October 1st, 2024. Under Category 2, Partner Agency Fellowship Program, we are expecting to make up to three awards with a maximum award amount of $500,000 for the entire performance period of 36 months, and the start date for the award will be October 1st, 2024.

In terms of eligibility for Category 1, the following entities are eligible to apply: city, county, state, tribal government, public, state, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit, for-profit, small businesses, Native American tribal organizations, et cetera. And they are listed on page four and five in the solicitation. So, please look at that page carefully to make sure that you are one of the eligible applicants. Next.

Category 1 is for applicants proposing to host an individual from or associated with their organization. They can apply under any of the several focus areas. Fellows applying under Category 1 will be required to complete a dedicated immersion period of 9 to 12 months, which means working 75 percent to 100 percent of their time working with BJA. And Fellows will be expected to work closely with BJA's team to which they are assigned, participating in key meetings, activities, Kris mentioned conferences. I know some of the Fellows are actively helping and planning our conferences that we put out too, so some of those activities. They will accomplish this through the combination of telework and travel to Washington, D.C. as needed, to participate in key meetings and events. The total fellowship, including the pre- and post-work and the dedicated immersion period, will last up to 24 months, which is the project period for the Category 1. And your application must include a plan with milestones and deliverables, and should also include a plan for mentorship and professional development for the Fellows.

In terms of eligibility for Category 2, the following entities are eligible to apply: public, state, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit, for-profit, Native American tribal organizations. And these are listed on page five of the solicitation. So, please take a closer look at that. Next.

Category 2 is different from Category 1, as eligible applicants under Category 2 can support multiple fellows through a structured fellowship program. For example, eligible applicants can choose to focus on building capacity for community violence intervention leaders to enhance community safety. The CVIPI focus area, or community violence intervention focus area. And they can propose to support two or three experienced practitioner from different communities throughout the country. So that's just once example. The application must include a plan on managing the subawards, including the timeline with milestones and deliverables, and also, should include a professional development plan. The Fellows will have an option to complete the dedicated immersion period of 6 to 9 months, working 75 to 100 percent of their time with BJA's Policy Office team. So you can see in Category 2, dedicated immersion period is an option, and it's for the reduced timeframe of 6 to 9 months. All right. Next.

Lastly, applicants applying for the Category 2 can only apply under one of the three listed focus areas, so it's enhancing support of and reducing stigma for persons with criminal justice involvement who are in recovery fellowship; building capacity of CVI leaders to enhance community safety fellowship; and lastly, enhancing tribal capacity to build strong programs and access resources for programs fellowship. So, next we are going to dive into the seven areas of focus for BJA fellows. Next slide.

The first one here is Reducing Stigma for Persons with Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders and Criminal Justice Involvement Fellowship. So, you will be working with Justice and Behavioral Health Team, supporting BJA's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Programs, whenever you are focusing under use and substance use-related crime and overdose issues. The Fellow will focus on identifying and documenting COSSUP-funded promising and emerging practices that leverage data, research to enhance responses to the crime associated with substance use disorders and drug overdoses and fatalities. The Fellow will work in coordination with BJA staff, the grantees, and the training and technical assistance partners to scan the field for promising and effective research partnerships with local practitioner that advances our understanding of strategies to reduce overdose and substance use disorder and related crime. The Fellows will apply their expertise in organizational change to develop data-driven strategies and tools for assessing change and stigma within the criminal justice agencies. Next.

You will hear from Tasha Aikens, Policy Advisor with BJA, about Improving Corrections and Reintegration under the Second Chance Act Fellowship. So, Tasha, I'll pass it to you.

TASHA AIKENS: Thank you, Tenzing. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Tasha Aikens. As Tenzing mentioned, I am a Policy Advisor. And I'll be discussing some of the requirements for the program. The Fellow will possess significant reentry policy and practice experience and have a substantial expertise as a policy advocate, legal or social services provider, or academic focusing on the successful reintegration of individuals returning to their communities after incarceration. The Fellow must be an individual who was formerly incarcerated and will bring invaluable perspective of the justice system and community reintegration to this role. Next slide, please.

BJA strongly encourages applicants to submit innovative proposals to complement BJA's current national efforts related to promoting successful reintegration of the incarcerated population and reducing recidivism, and/or assist BJA in identifying and defining new and emerging reentry challenges, as well as efficient and effective methods to address them. The individual must also have opportunities to provide strategic guidance related to corrections and reentry to OJP leadership, as well as the BJA Director, and to inform federal interagency policy efforts to remove barriers to successful reintegration. The Fellow will also work with the BJA's Corrections, Reentry, and Justice Reform Team. Next, I will turn it over to Sunny, who will discuss Advancing Strategies to Prevent and Respond to Hate Crimes Fellowship. Sunny, you're on.

OLIVIA SCHNITZER: Okay. Thank you so much, Tasha. So just very quickly, so one of the focus areas for this year's Fellows Program is a Fellow who can offer subject matter expertise in Advancing Strategies to Prevent and Respond to Hate Crimes. BJA has a growing portfolio of hate crimes grantees, this includes the Emmett Till Cold Case program, focusing on unsolved racially motivated homicides that occurred prior to 1980; The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program, which focuses on hate crimes that have occurred in the current day, and supports state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in their work to do to prevent and respond to hate crimes; and the new community-based approaches to prevent and address hate crimes. And this really supports community-based and civil rights organizations in their work to facilitate community healing, community dialogue, prevention efforts, reconciliation efforts, and overall, community resiliency against hate speech, hate incidents, and hate crimes. So the selected Fellow will support the growing portfolio that I just mentioned, and will really be looking into ways to really address some of the key issues facing the field, such as victim underreporting, under-identification in law enforcement agencies, and gaps in services. The selected Fellow will work with BJA staff and the training and technical assistance providers to conduct scans of existing promising practices, work with grantees on their efforts in the field, and generally, support the work of BJA's growing hate crimes portfolio. The Fellow will work with BJA's Courts, Communities, and Strategic Partnerships Team. All right. Next slide.

TENZING LAHDON: Next, we have our newer focus area, Advancing and Improving the Criminal Justice System Using Artificial Intelligence Fellowship. As I mentioned, this is one of our newer fellowship this year. The Fellow will assist BJA in exploring the impact of AI-related issues either in a broad area or more targeted for law enforcement, courts, prosecution, defense, and/or corrections. Some examples of the activities can include, but are not limited to, managing AI's impact on evidence, discovery, and criminal justice processes; contemplating ways to account for biases, completeness, and accuracy in AI tools; and supporting state, tribal, and local criminal justice agencies to become better consumers of AI products. And depending on the topic, the selected Fellow could be placed anywhere across the different policy divisions or within the Policy Office. Interested applicants can apply for this fellowship opportunity under Category 1.

Next, we have Enhancing Support of and Reducing Stigma for Persons with Criminal Justice Involvement Who Are in Recovery Fellowship. And I'm happy to introduce Courtney Stewart, Policy Advisor with BJA.

COURTNEY STEWART: Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Courtney Stewart, and I'm a BJA Policy Advisor and I oversee the Veterans Treatment Court and the Community Courts Program. Now this category, Enhancing Support of and Reducing Stigma for Persons with Criminal Justice Involvement Who Are in Recovery Fellowship, BJA is seeking Fellows with lived experience and knowledge of substance use recovery and the criminal justice system. BJA is seeking Fellows that will support BJA's Adult Treatment Court and Veterans Treatment Court Programs. And the Fellow will work with BJA's Courts, Community, and Strategic Partnership Team. Next slide, please.

Activities can include building and fostering relationships with treatment and recovery national organizations, using data-driven strategies to identify gaps in treatment court services, analyzing data to explore barriers, and enhance access for underserved and historically marginalized populations; developing resources and tools that can leverage peer recovery strategies to overcome stigma, strengthen prosocial attitudes and enhance active coping strategies, especially during post-program transition; and to promote peer-to-peer engagement in treatment courts. Next slide.

TENZING LAHDON: Thank you, Courtney, so much. And next we have Building Capacity of Community Violence Intervention Leaders to Enhance Community Safety Fellowship, and I would like to introduce Kathy Browning, who's a Senior Policy Advisor here at BJA.

KATHERINE BROWNING: Hi. Thank you, Tenzing. As some of you may know, OJP and BJA have had a substantial investment over the last three years in CVI strategies through our Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative. So CVIPI is what we refer to that. One of the issues that we've not been able to focus as much on as we'd like is the area of workforce development of CVI practitioners. We do have separate solicitation out now looking for a TTA to provide services around wellness and workforce development. But we're really looking here for a Fellow to assist us in how we can better support the workforce and professionalize the field. There are a number of different issues around the development of career paths for CVI workers, strengthening job skills like computer skills and program management, and the development of training curriculum for outreach workers. We're looking for a Fellow that would bring your experience and knowledge to support a wide range of work that we're doing in this area, while you would be in the division that I'm in, the Courts, Community, and Strategic Partnership Team. We have a cross-agency working group that includes OJJDP, OVC, NIJ, and the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, so you would have the opportunity to work with a large group of individuals. And we're looking for someone who has at least five years of experience as a trusted credible messenger working at the local level on CVI initiatives. At this time, I will turn it over to my colleague Trish Thackston.

M. PATRICIA THACKSTON: Thank you, Kathy. If we can go to the next slide. Oh, no, I'm sorry, we're on the correct slide. I apologize. So I am going to talk about our category around Enhancing Tribal Capacity to Build Strong Programs and Access Resources. This Fellow will work with BJA and our Tribal Justice and Court Leaders to explore barriers and build approaches to help tribal nations access BJA resources. The Fellow will work with BJA's Courts, Communities, and Strategic Partnerships Team. The Fellow will develop a plan with BJA staff to conduct outreach and listening sessions with tribal justice leaders, both Native Americans in the lower 48 and Alaskan Natives. And the Fellow will recommend and develop new training and technical assistance tools, and build capacity to access tribal-focused and other funding available to federally recognized tribes. BJA has a very strong focus at this time on trying to effectively increase the accessibility of our funding to tribal communities. So this Fellow will have an important role in helping us to bring that outside-the-beltway perspective and expertise to making sure that we're able to do this really effectively. And interested applicants can apply for this particular opportunity in both Categories 1 and 2. I don't know if I have another slide here, but if we can go to the next slide. Okay. And I don't. Thank you. Let me pass it to Tenzing.

TENZING LAHDON: Thank you, Trish. Thank you, Trish. So what an application should include. There are many pieces, such as SF-424, abstract narrative, budget details, narrative, and the cost rate, and other things. So I would highly encourage you to use Application Checklist. That's on page 33 of the solicitation to help you guide through the application submission process, and to make sure that you're not missing any of the required pieces in your application, and there's How to Apply section on page 17, so please look at that as well.

The most important thing is [that] applications are screened to ensure they meet Basic Minimum Requirements prior to application going into the peer review process. So some of the things that are part of that are making sure that you are one of the eligible applicants who can apply for this grant, making sure that you include Proposal Abstract, Proposal or Program Narrative, detailed Budget Worksheet, Letter of Support, and then resume of the proposed Fellow. And then [the] Abstract should not be more than 400 words. And then it should include things like applicant name, proposed Fellow's name, category for which you are applying, focus area in which the applicant is applying, total fund requested, and other pieces. And there's more detail on page 20 to 21.

There is Project Narrative, must include four sections: Description of Issue, Project Design and Implementation, Capability and Competency, and Plan for Collecting Data. And in the interest of time, I'm just going to go a little faster here because we want to have some time for Q&A. So [the] narrative should not exceed 15 pages and there is a weighted score for each of these sections under Project Narrative. They are on page 29, so you can see the Project Design and Implementation carries a bigger chunk. So you might want to strategize and put more effort and time into really detailing that Project Design and Implementation in your application. And the Budget and Budget Worksheet, our peer reviewers are also evaluating to make sure they are complete, cost-effective, and allowable. For example, an expense in a budget line item should be reasonable, whether that item is something that you could allocate to the award, and then rather it's necessary for the project. Next slide.

These are some of the additional items, so a Timeline for Category 1. Make sure it's for the full 24 months. For Category 2, it's 36 months. And that it outlines goals, objects, and summary of activities, resumes, letter of support, and other things that are listed here. Next slide.

So, we really urge you all to submit your application in Grants.gov and JustGrants prior to the due date to allow for sufficient time to correct any errors, and resubmit by the submission deadline, and please remember there are two deadlines. So the step one is to submit SF-424 and SF-LLL form in Grants.gov by the deadline of July 24th. And the step two is to submit the full application in JustGrants by the deadline of July 31st, 8:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Next.

And we will go over application resources in the next few slides. What you see on your screen is OJP Grant Application Resource Guide that provides you guidance in preparing and submitting applications for OJP funding and it goes through step-by-step processes on how to submit an application. Next slide.

Here, we have JustGrants Learning System. So as you're moving forward with submitting your application through JustGrants, towards various resources that can support you in submitting your application to the JustGrants system. Next slide.

So, if you are looking to submit an application, again, if you have any issue with Grants.gov, that's the customer hotline number to call. You can also email them. And then, for JustGrants technical assistance support, the customer support number and the timing, and the email address are listed here. They are also listed on page five of the solicitation. Next slide.

And these are just your different ways you can connect to us. You can subscribe and get latest information on our open solicitations. Next slide.

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So, if you have any questions about the solicitation or solicitation requirement programming, please contact OJP Response Center email address. You can call that number that's listed here. And we might not get to all the questions that came in through Q&A today, so please use that email address or phone call to get your questions in and we will be responding to all your questions through that as well. Next slide.

Once again, the deadline, step one, in Grants.gov, July 24th. Step two, deadline to submit full application at Grants.gov by July 31st 8:59 [p.m.] Eastern Standard Time. Next slide.

And here's just contact information for Grants.gov and JustGrants, as well as OJP Response Center. Once again, we are recording this webinar, we will be providing the PowerPoint slides to all folks who are registered, as well as on our website. Next.

So now, we are opening it up for any questions that came in. All right. So let's see. I see a few questions around whether the fellowship is in D.C. or it's remote. So the dedicated immersion period is the time when we are expecting you to be working 75% to 100% of the time, it does not need to be in D.C. We allow for hybrid and flexible work environment.

So, how often you need to come to D.C. is negotiable, like we want to make sure you are there for any key meetings that are happening in D.C. or any conferences that we might want you to attend. So we are flexible and you would work closely with your assigned policy point of contact in setting up your deliverables at the front end, list of deliverables that meet your expectation but also BJA's expectation. And then, you will work collaboratively throughout the project period on those. So yes, it's hybrid.

"And how much time someone would be physically in D.C. versus remote?" It's something that you can plan on, it's virtual and hybrid, like I said, so it depends on what your fellowship vision looks like and also what the BJA Policy Advisor needs are. But most of the time, we have Fellows right now who are coming in for meetings, key meetings, and we have Fellows who are in Washington State, California, Idaho, so, they come in only as needed be. So they're not here for long period of time. Okay.

"So what's the difference between applicants and those referred as Fellows?" So I think that's a really good question. So you would see in solicitation, there are eligible organizations, so our hope is that they would identify Fellows or folks who they would recommend and support their applications to serve as a Fellow. So applicants will serve as a fiscal agent. So for example, XYZ organization applies on behalf of John and then, the XYZ organization would be our prime grantee but the Fellows would be the people that they are recommending as Fellow who might be associated with that organization or currently are working in that organization. So it can be either someone they are affiliated with or associated with, or our staff member that they want to recommend to work as a Fellow at BJA.

"For those who are not located and/or near D.C., I assume any travel or housing accommodation should be paid out of proposed funds?" Yes, so when you are submitting budget for your budget, it should include approximate travel to D.C., hotel for one or two days at the per diem that we use the GSA per diem rates for hotel, and meals, and stuff, so just planning using those and that should be part of your budget. So there's no additional funding except that should be included in your budget that you submit along with your application.

“Does the fellowship offer benefits such as health insurance or this is covered by sponsoring agency?" This would be covered by sponsoring agency and sponsoring agency can include those health benefits and other costs in the budget, like under fringe benefits or you can have personnel costs, you can have fringe benefits, the agency adding that at cost rate associated with the program activities, they can include that, too, travel, and other pieces.

"If one organization applies for two different people, can two different people be selected?" So if you're applying under Category 1, it has to be individual application submission for each person you're applying to be Fellow. Under Category 2, an organization can propose two different fellows to be supported and then, they can be both selected. Because under Category 2, we are selecting the organization and then, they would have multiple Fellows under that organization. So anything—I feel like I have responded and…

DARYL FOX: And you covered it, just make…

TENZING LAHDON: Yeah.

DARYL FOX: The time commitment in the D.C. area, I think is one of the common questions.

TENZING LAHDON: Yeah. And you would work closely with your policy point of contact. We are very flexible in terms of how often you need to come. Sometimes, we have seen people are really interested in having that immersion and then, being in D.C., so the prime applicants who's applying for the Fellow should have that conversation in terms of do you want to be in D.C. for the full length of six to nine months, or that dedicated immersion timeframe? If they really want to be in office every day, then that's, if there are associated costs related to housing and other things, then it should be included in the budget. And I would say D.C. is expensive. So okay.

And there were a few questions around if they can get slides and recording. So I think Daryl had mentioned it but we are recording this webinar and we will be providing a copy of this recorded webinar along with PowerPoint to people who registered for this, as well as we'll be posting this on the website. Okay. All right.

So, I think we are at 1:00, so I'll pass it back to Daryl. But before I do, I want to thank everyone for joining us today. And thanks to all our presenters. And thank you, especially, Daryl, for helping us with the webinar. And folks, if you have any other questions or anything is not clear or we didn't get to, please email those to OJP Response Center at [email protected] , and we will get back to you on your questions. And thank you, everyone, for being on this webinar today. So Daryl, I'll pass it back to you.

DARYL FOX: Wonderful. Thanks, Tenzing. So on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Assistance and all of our panelists, we want to thank you for joining today's webinar. This will end today's presentation.

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King’s Birthday Honours for Loughborough Visiting Research Fellow

Dr Simon Batchelor, a Visiting Research Fellow and Partner in Modern Energy and Cooking Services (MECS) at the University, has been recognised with an OBE for services to Technological Innovation in the Developing World in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List.

Simon , Director of Gamos Ltd, is recognised for his contribution to international development and innovation. Over more than 40 years, Dr Batchelor has led the development of new and transformative ways to tackle challenges faced by people in developing countries through his research, influence on policy, and community action.

He has been the driving force behind many leading innovations, including projects to provide low-cost electric cooking, the scale-up of low-cost renewable energy, and the development and use of mobile money to drive economic growth.

Learning about his award,  Dr Batchelor said : “I am grateful that this award honours the small contributions that I have made, alongside various colleagues, to addressing the enduring problem of climate change and poverty injustice. I especially appreciate that it acknowledges the need for forward-thinking and creativity if we are to achieve a just energy transition to net zero.”

Simon is currently working as a Research and Innovation Coordinator for MECS , an eight-year research programme funded by UKAid (FCDO) that is laying the foundations for an accelerated transition to clean, electric cooking on a global scale.

The MECS programme is led by the  Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience Centre (STEER) , within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.  One of the core objectives of STEER is to work with partners across the world, from decision-makers to energy-poor communities, to make the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 a reality.

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University of Miami Faculty Members Honored as American Academy of Nursing Fellows

By Robin Shear [email protected] 06-25-2024

The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced on June 25 its selection of a distinguished cohort of nurse leaders as 2024 Fellows. Among this “cross-section of nursing’s most dynamic leaders” being recognized for their “substantial and sustained impact on health and health care” are two faculty members of the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS). Associate professors of clinical Giovanna C. De Oliveira , Ph.D., M.S.N., ARNP, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC, and Yui Matsuda , Ph.D., PHNA-BC, RN, M.P.H., have been selected for induction as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the Academy represents the highest honor in nursing.

“We are incredibly proud of Drs. De Oliveira and Matsuda on their selection as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to their dedication and excellence in the field,” said SONHS Dean Hudson Santos, Ph.D., RN, FABMR, FAAN. “We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments during the FAAN induction ceremony in November.”

Dr. De Oliveira integrates her 24 years of clinical practice with her research experience to deliver content in lectures and clinical settings with a focus on health assessment, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, psychiatric nursing, and nursing research. Her research focus includes health disparities, HIV prevention, substance use and mental health, workplace violence, health promotion, and pain management. Dr. De Oliveira earned her Ph.D. from the UM School of Nursing and Health Studies and is an alumna of the Minority Fellowship Program from SAMHSA/ANA. She currently mentors SAMHSA/ANA fellows, providing guidance on scholarly projects. This work has led to national recognition as a mentor; in 2020, she was the first recipient of SAMHSA’s Freida H. Outlaw MFP/ANA Excellence in Mentoring Award, which recognizes a “model” mentor/mentee relationship. Read more about Dr. De Oliveira.

Dr. Matsuda is the co-creator of a telehealth initiative that was among four innovative care models selected for the Academy’s prestigious Edge Runners Award in 2023. Dr. Matsuda co-developed Baby Steps: Nurse-led Telehealth for Transition of Care with pediatric nurse practitioner and research nurse scientist Danielle Altares Sarik, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-PC, of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, who also was selected for induction in the 2024 Fellows class. Dr. Matsuda strives to help improve the lives of families facing a variety of challenges, such as immigration, caregiving, and physical/mental health issues. She has taught both nursing and public health courses, and is passionate about fostering the next generation of nurse scientists. Read more about Dr. Matsuda.

“I am thrilled to welcome these impressive nurse leaders into our organization. With exceptional subject matter expertise, each new Fellow will be vital to achieve the Academy’s mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science,” said Academy President Linda D. Scott, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN. “Earning the FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing) credential is a significant recognition of one’s accomplishments and signifies the future impact they will make in collaboration with their colleagues in the Academy.”

The newest Fellows represent 37 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and 14 countries and will soon bolster the collective impact of over 3,000 Academy Fellows. Drs. Matsuda and De Oliveira join current Fellows at SONHS Drs. Rosina Cianelli, Joseph De Santis, Cynthia Foronda, Mary McKay, Cindy Munro, Johis Ortega, and Dean Santos. The Class of 2024 induction ceremony is set to take place November 2 in Washington, D.C., during the Academy’s Health Policy Conference , as part of a special tribute to showcase nursing leadership, science, and innovation. This year’s conference theme is “ Courageous Transformations Towards an Equitable Future .”

Learn more about the Academy. Learn more about the School of Nursing and Health Studies at UM.

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