Applicants must satisfy all of the following specifications:

 

-Proposed visit is to conduct research for the purpose of meeting degree requirements from another university;

-Proposed research is of mutual interest to and endorsed by an academic department.

-The appointment term must be at least one month and not more than one year in duration;

- Have obtained at least a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent.

-Each year the Graduate Program hosts some 30 to 35 Visiting Scholars and Visiting Researchers ("Visitors") from around the world. Visiting Researcher is generally someone who is working towards a graduate degree or doing postgraduate work at another institution.

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-The length of stay for a visiting researcher scholar is at least one month and appointments are granted one year at a time, with a maximum cumulative appointment time of two years.

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-Visiting Researcher Scholar status does not guarantee assignment of an office or workspace. These must be negotiated with the sponsoring department or research unit.

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Application Process

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In general, applications can be submitted anytime but will be considered three times a year: February 15, June 15, and October 15. However, the application process is currently closed until September 1, 2020. Under extenuating circumstances, an applicant may submit a request to have an application evaluated outside of these time frames, especially if the applicant hoped to arrive soon and planned a brief (under two months) visit.

An application consists of:

• a current curriculum vitae;

• 250 - 500 words describing the research the visitor proposes to do during his or her visit;

• a covering letter, specifying:

1. the visitor's institutional affiliation and status;

2. the beginning and ending dates of the planned visit; 

3. the purpose of the visit and why the Fields Institute is their preferred location

4.  what level and kind of funding the applicant has to support the visit; and

5. at least one local faculty member who has been contacted or who works most closely in the same research area as the applicant.