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In addition to regular doctoral students, wharton doctoral programs may accept a limited number of individuals as visiting doctoral fellows..

These appointments will normally be made in conjunction with a Department, and they are intended for visiting graduate students who have not yet received a Ph.D. Such students’ stay in the program is usually limited to one academic year. Visiting Doctoral Students must have a faculty sponsor in the program before entering. Each application will be decided on an individual basis.

Copies of all appointment letters with supporting documentation as outlined below should be sent to the sponsoring academic department.

Procedures for Visiting Doctoral Students

• Visitor must have a faculty sponsor within the department.
• Visitor must obtain  permission from Department PhD  Coordinator as well as the Vice Dean.
• Visitor must provide verification of health care insurance.
• Letter from the Visiting Student/Fellow’s home institution verifying his status as a PhD student  in a  specific program and the level the student is at in the   program (e.g. coursework or dissertation).
• Copy of appointment letter and OIP Appointment form for International students.
• Visitors are responsible for finding and paying for their own housing and all other living expenses during their visit.

Note: The Department is not obligated to provide office space or computer equipment.

Becoming a Visiting Student Researcher

Faculty affiliated with CEAS are sometimes asked to supervise the research of visitors who may not be appointed as Visiting Scholars under current Stanford policy. The qualifications for appointment as a Visiting Scholar state that a person must hold a Ph.D. (or its equivalent from a country other than the United States) or be a recognized expert in the field. There are a limited number of instances, however, when it would be to the benefit of Stanford faculty to permit graduate students who have not yet attained the Ph.D. to engage in research on the Stanford campus using Stanford research facilities. Such instances might include students at other universities who are engaged in research at the doctoral level and who are doing research in a field of interest to a Stanford faculty member, or a student who is doing a laboratory rotation as part of a larger research study or grant. When agreeing to invite such graduate students to conduct research at Stanford, CEAS faculty is mindful of the need to place primary emphasis on providing research opportunities to regularly matriculated Stanford students. In general, faculty  should only sponsor Visiting Student Researchers when there is a clear and beneficial existing relationship.  In addition,  invited students must be qualified to conduct research at a level comparable to that of other Stanford graduate students, and the research must be of benefit to Stanford as well as the visitor. Visiting graduate students must work VERY INDEPENDENTLY at CEAS in order to be successful.

Enrollment Status

Any visiting graduate student who will be participating in research at Stanford for more than 30 days must be appointed into non-matriculated student status as a Visiting Student Researcher. Students may be classified as Visiting Student Researchers if they are here fewer than 30 days, at the discretion of CEAS. (No SUnet ID can be sponsored until the VSR appointment has been approved and processed by the Office of the University Registrar.)  

Visiting Student Researchers will be registered in the category: "Non-Matriculated Graduate Students - Visiting Student Researchers" (VSR).  Persons registered in the VSR category are not permitted to enroll in any classes. If Visiting Student Researchers wish to take classes at Stanford, they should contact the Graduate Admissions, Office of the University Registrar, and request an application for nonmatriculated graduate student enrollment status. A complete application, including letters of recommendation, official transcripts and applicable test scores, would be required by the nonmatriculated application deadline set by Graduate Admissions, Office of the Registrar. Nonmatriculated students must register for a minimum of eight units and are charged the regular tuition rate. Visiting Student Researchers from other U.S. universities who have educational loans cannot be certified by Stanford for loan deferments because they are neither matriculated at Stanford nor are they carrying a full-time course load. If the researcher is still matriculated at another university in the United States, s/he should contact their home institution regarding eligibility for loan deferments. VSR status is valid for up to one year. The status may be extended once for an additional year.

If duration of stay is greater than 90 days, Visiting Student Researchers will receive an ID card according them library privileges at the University libraries and sports privileges at the University's sports facilities, and may apply for a full-service University email account. Health benefits are not provided. Spouses do not have library or other privileges, though individual arrangements can on occasion be made for access to sports facilities. Limited shared office space is available on a first-come first-served basis. We cannot guarantee that scholars will have office space during their visit. CEAS is unable to provide computers for visitors. It is recommended that visitors who need regular access to a computer for writing or research bring one with them or buy one here.

Mandatory Fees

VSRs are subject to the following fees: 

• monthly VSR fee (see VSR Fees for current rates). Stanford does not waive or prorate the fee; the student is responsible for the full amount.
• quarterly Campus Health Services Fee  (see Campus Health Service Fee for current rates).
• quarterly departmental visiting student researcher fee of $500 per quarter.  This fee is assessed by CEAS regardless of how long in each quarter VSRs are in residence, and the fees for the entire intended duration of stay are due in full at the arrival orientation. 

In addition, Stanford university mandates a minimum level of funding necessary for living expenses, currently $2,500 per month for the scholar, plus $600 per month for a spouse, and $300 per month for each dependent child.  Information on all current fees anf funding requirements may be found at:  Funding Requirements for J-1 Scholars

Additional Possible Fees

All VSRs are required to maintain health insurance equivalent in coverage to the standard Cardinal Care offered by Vaden Health Services.  VSRs who do not have existing comparable health care will be required to purchase  Quarterly Health Insurance at the standard rate.  More information about standard coverage and waiving coverage through Stanford may be found at: Vaden Health Insurance

Foreign scholars not already affiliated with a U.S institution will need to apply for a J-1 visa to enter the U.S. as a Visiting Student Researcher. CEAS staff will help guide scholars through the application process. This process, from initial contact to receipt of the visa can take up to six months. Prospective visitors are encouraged to begin planning for their visit early. There are two types of J-1 visas:

•  Regular J-1
•  Short-term J-1

Foreign scholars who will be at Stanford for more than six months will apply for a regular J-1 visa. Scholars may be in the United States on a J-1 visa for a maximum of five years before the scholar is required to return to their home country. After completing their program, however, regardless of length of stay in the U.S., scholars will be barred from returning to the U.S. under a second J-1 visa for two years. The two-year bar does not apply to programs less than six months; thus a short-term J-1 visa is the best option for visitors who are only staying for less than half a year.

The Stanford fee for preparation of the initial and transfer DS-2019 documents for J-1 Visiting Student Researchers and family members, as well as costs for mailing of the documents via international courier, is included in the CEAS VSR fee (see above). All other J-1 application fees, including the SEVIS fee of $180 to the US Government which is paid online by the VSR before receiving the DS-2019, along with any local embassy/consulate appointment fees, are paid directly by the scholar.

CEAS does not provide funding for visiting scholars. All scholars who apply must show proof of financial support (through any combination of private funds, institutional support, or fellowship) equal to a minimum of $2,500 per month for the length of their entire visit. While this is the minimum required amount, due to the high cost of living around Stanford, CEAS recommends the following minimum funding amounts:

• $4,000/month Visiting Scholar
• $1,000/month Spouse
• $ 800/month each dependent child

Thus, we recommend a family of four have a minimum $6,600/month for the length of their stay.

CEAS staff are unable to assist visitors with finding housing. Visitors are able to view on-line listings and other resources at the  University Housing Office  once their names and e-mail addresses are forwarded during the application process. Visitors are also encouraged to utilize other resources such as  Craigslist , or other pay-for-service rental sites.

PhD | Visiting Scholars: Application Process

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• The PhD Visiting Scholars program is intended for current Ph.D. students who are sufficiently proficient in their disciplines to engage in scholarly interaction that would benefit both Stern as well as the visiting scholar. As such, applicants must be doctoral students who are near the end of their required coursework or in the dissertation phase.
• Individuals who have already obtained their Ph.D. are not eligible for this program.
• This program and its requirements and procedures are subject to change without notice.
• Visiting Scholar Ph.D. students are charged a $8,000 fee per semester.
• Ph.D. Visiting Scholars must make payment to the NYU Stern Doctoral Office prior to arrival.
• In order for NYU to provide a visa, students must certify that they have health insurance and adequate financial support for the duration of their stay. Financial support can be from external sources, such as the student’s home university or government, or from personal or family savings.
• Newly appointed scholars must pay a $100 fee to the Department of Homeland Security before a J-1 visa may be issued or a change to such status granted. A J-1 exchange visitor will be required to pay only one fee for the duration of the program.
• Once accepted, students will be advised on the J-1 visa application process and will need to provide documentation of sufficient funding.
• In order to apply to be a Ph.D. Visiting Scholar, students must first find a Stern faculty sponsor. A faculty sponsor should be a research professor who is interested in your research and is available to work with you. A directory of Stern faculty along with a description of their research interests and contact information can be found in the Faculty and Research pages.
• To be considered, applicants must complete and submit our online application .
• Interested students should apply at least four months prior to the start of their intended visit.

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What is a visiting student researcher? A visiting student researcher is typically a current doctoral student in their home country who wishes to advance their research for a short period of time (typically 6-10 months) at a U.S. institution. They seek an affiliation with a specific faculty member at an institution and do not take credit-bearing classes. As their research is intended to be a full-time activity, visiting student researchers cannot engage in other work opportunities. Visiting student researchers are expected to start their programs within the academic year (August – May) following selection. As Fulbright is both an academic and cultural exchange program, visiting student researchers must live in the U.S. community of the host institution where they are affiliated and are expected to engage with the local U.S. community.

Who can host? University or non-profit research institutions that can offer in-person advising on the candidate’s research topic. To host the visiting student researcher, there must be a point of contact at the host university or non-profit institution that can act as an advisor during the duration of the visiting student researcher’s affiliation.

What is required/expected of a hosting institution? Through the Fulbright grant the visiting student researcher will receive ASPE health benefit coverage and J-1 visa sponsorship. They may also receive funding to cover their living expenses, although this varies by country program. From the hosting institution, the researcher may need access to computer facilities, library borrowing privileges, workspace, access to appropriate laboratories, access to health services and on-campus or off-campus housing resources. The visiting student researcher is expected to conduct independent research while utilizing the resources available to them. 

The host’s responsibility is to act as an advisor that can help introduce the resources available to the researcher and provide general guidance on the research subject. Hosts are expected to meet in-person with visiting student researchers regularly throughout the research period, but the frequency of these meetings should be determined by the visiting student researcher and the host. Depending on the nature of the research projects, some projects may necessitate nearly daily meetings while others may only require meeting once a month. The host contact will be required to understand the participant’s progress and complete a full-time engagement form and a mid-program progress report to certify that the Visiting Student Researcher’s program is progressing as expected and that they are engaging in full-time program related research activities.  

How the placement process works: For candidates whose placements are arranged by IIE, the IIE placement team reviews the candidate’s research objective and experience and reviews US faculty profiles, research interests, and courses taught to determine academic research fit. The placement team will reach out to the potential US hosting institutions to discuss the candidate’s research interest and objective. Once the faculty member or department has expressed interest in hosting a candidate, the placement team will review and confirm affiliation requirements of the hosting institution and finalize any application requirements. Please note that in some countries, students may be responsible for organizing their placement directly with the host institution.

After the affiliation has been accepted/approved: Both the Fulbright grantee and the host should be in touch with one another before the arrival of the visiting student researcher. Before arrival it is beneficial to discuss housing resources, onboarding requirements, and any other necessary information that may be helpful to settling in. 

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Visiting Student Program

How does the visiting student program work.

Each year usually accepts the equivalent of nine visiting students. These months are centrally tracked in the Visiting Student portal. There are standardized dates for each appointment start (1st or 15th of the month) and end (last day of the month). Students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution of higher education in the US (other than MIT) or abroad and who have been invited by a MIT department or laboratory to do research in their field of study, may apply for Visiting Student Status for a minimum of 3 weeks and a maximum of 12 months.  All research must be conducted on the MIT campus.  Please be aware that the appointment process can take up to 90 days  from the day ISO receives the required application documents on iMIT  for international students.

It is strongly suggested that students invited to conduct research on the MIT campus, no matter how short their visit, have a visiting student appointment for the minimum term of 3 weeks. The Visiting Student Program was created to help protect the non-MIT student visitors and MIT’s reputation, and a visiting student appointment ensures that these students have an officially established affiliation with MIT.

The  International Students Office  (ISO) is the MIT office overseeing the process   at the Institute level for both U.S. and international students. Just as with the procedure for admitting regular graduate students, the procedure for admitting Visiting Students is centralized within the Education Office. However, the process involves faculty members and their administrative assistants since they will be the source of the information needed for the application.

Note that the faculty host is responsible for a $1,000 processing fee and research funds cannot be used. Either the faculty host or the visiting student can pay the monthly Visiting Student Fee ($625/month, includes registration, MIT Student Extended Insurance Plan, and student life fees). All fees are waived for visits of less than five weeks*. A visiting student must register for 12.NIV (visiting student) but the student is not allowed to register for classes or earn academic credit while at MIT.

How do I start the process?

To initiate the VS appointment process, the faculty member or Administrative Assistant should complete a  Visiting Student Mentoring Plan ** and the  English Proficiency Assessment *** and the  offer letter  and submit them, along with the required student information, to the Education Office via the  Visiting Student Request form . All applications must be submitted via the linked form; Word documents will no longer be accepted by the Education Office.

*For students whose visits are less than five weeks in duration, the Visiting Student fee will be waived, but they will still be required to enroll in the MIT SEIP unless their host institution is in Massachusetts and they can provide proof of enrollment in their school’s student health insurance plan. **Mentoring Plan not required for visits of less than five weeks in duration. ***International students only

What happens once my appointment has been approved?

After receiving the Visiting Student Information form, the Education Office will enter the student’s information into the Visiting Student portal. An email will be sent to the student to notify them they are responsible for:

• Creating an MIT account and Kerberos ID
• Official Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcripts
• Mentoring Plan (to be completed by the MIT Faculty Host)
• Copy of Passport
• Certification of English Language Proficiency (international students only)
• Signed Visiting Student Acknowledgement
• Once the student has uploaded the pre-admissions documents and they have been accepted by the Education Office, approval will continue to the Department Head, then to SoS, and finally VPR.

The student will then be responsible for completing the following post-admissions tasks:

• iMIT ( imit.mit.edu )
• CovidApps to document vaccination status and for campus access
• Sexual harassment training
• Bill and payment
• MIT Department Invitation Letter (to be uploaded by the Education Office)
• MIT Medical information
• Mandatory orientation sessions

Once the student arrives on campus, they will be required to complete the following steps:

• Online check-in with ISO within 10 days of arrival
• J-1 visa orientation. Register for a session date in iMIT within 10 days of arrival.
• Confirm registration as a Visiting Student in onboarding app – must be registered within 30 days of program start date
• Download digital MIT ID. Physical ID cards available at Atlas Center
• Lab training

When a visiting student is continuing for a new term, the Education Office will prepare the required registration letter, obtain the faculty host’s signature, and give the signed letter to the visiting student to hand-deliver to the Registrar.

Upon conclusion of the visiting student appointment, both the student and the faculty host will receive exit surveys to complete as part of the visa requirements.

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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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Visiting Doctoral Students

Visiting doctoral students (vds):.

Eligibility for VDS status at the College is reserved for:

1) doctoral students outside of Teachers College who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a regionally accredited institution within the United States, or its equivalent from a country other than the United States,

2) who have been invited by a current TC faculty member on full-time professorial appointment to collaborate on that faculty member’s research or by a current TC faculty member on full-time professorial appointment who has agreed to serve as a member of the visiting doctoral student’s dissertation committee.

Doctoral students who meet these above eligibility requirements must apply and be accepted to Teachers College’s  non-degree program at the Office of Admission and register for at least one Teachers College credit per semester during the term(s) of stay.    Please note: Individuals who do not qualify as a VS (Visiting Scholar) or a VDS (Visiting Doctoral Student) are not eligible for visa sponsorship from the College. Visa Sponsorship for VDS:  If you are a currently enrolled doctoral student in a school outside of the United States and do require J-1 visa sponsorship from Teachers College, you will need to initiate this request by submiting the "Initial I-20/DS-2019 Request" via TC-Compass . Please note that the application will not be reviewed until after the VDS has been officially admitted as a non-degree student.  

If you are a currently enrolled doctoral student in a regionally accredited institution within the United States or are a currently enrolled doctoral student in a school outside of the United States but do not require J-1 visa sponsorship from Teachers College, you may apply directly to the  Office of Admission . 

Non-degree students making their own arrangements for immigration/visa status do not need to apply to or communicate with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS).

The application requires that the VDS have official written sponsorship from a current TC faculty member on full-time professorial appointment.  Teachers College does not provide visa sponsorship for non-degree students who are not officially sponsored by a current TC faculty member. 

In order to be eligible for admission, please see the requirements outlined by Admissions at the  Office of Admission website .  

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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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The Department of Communication welcomes two self-funded graduate students/researchers from across the US and around the world on a rotating basis. Graduate student visitors are typically well-advanced in their PhD-level coursework and/or research. Visits can begin at any time that space is available; the maximum length of the visit depends on the way in which the visitor affiliates with the department. If selected as visitors by the Department, international graduate students can affiliate with the department through one of three ways: 1) as a visiting graduate exchange student enrolled in courses and earning academic credits for one to three quarters (i.e. three to nine months); 2) as a visiting doctoral researcher via the UW’s Visiting International Student Internship & Training Program  for up to 12 months; or 3) as a short term visiting doctoral researcher for up to a few weeks. Each of these options and the differences between them are explained below.

Visiting Graduate Exchange Students

This option is for self-funded graduate students from other universities who desire to take graduate courses in the Communication department and earn credits for their coursework as well as receive mentoring from departmental faculty. International graduate student applicants must be enrolled in a partner university with the University of Washington and be nominated by their home institution for the exchange. In addition to the departmental application requirements specified below, and after receiving approval from the Communication Department Chair, applicants for Visiting Doctoral Student status must complete the UW Graduate School application requirements. See this information for international exchange student applicants , click on “Graduate Applications” and follow the relevant links.

The Department provides the visiting graduate exchange students it selects with a letter of invitation, basic visa support, basic technical and administrative support, access to the UW library system and digital resources including a UWNetID, and a shared office in which to work in the department. To support these services, the Department requests from each visitor a one-time donation of $250 USD upon their arrival at UW. Visiting doctoral students are responsible for the UW visa processing fee  and other application fees. The visa processing fee must be received via wire transfer prior to applying for a U.S. J-1 visa; payment instructions will be provided in the Department’s letter of invitation.

Visiting Doctoral Researchers

This option is for self-funded, advanced doctoral students who wish to work intensively with one or more departmental faculty on their dissertation research for several months (up to 12) but will not enroll in courses at UW. The UW’s Visiting International Student Internship & Training (VISIT) Program is designed to permit students pursuing degrees at universities outside of the US to participate in full-time supervised research at UW.

The Department provides the visiting doctoral researchers it selects via the VISIT program with a letter of invitation, basic visa support, basic technical and administrative support, assistance in obtaining access to the UW library system and digital resources, and a shared office in which to work in the department. To support these services, the Department requests from each visitor a one-time donation of $250 USD upon their arrival at UW. Visiting doctoral researchers are responsible for the monthly cost of a UWNetID during their visit (necessary for accessing UW’s online library and digital resources), and for the UW visa processing fee and VISIT program fees . The visa processing fee must be received via wire transfer prior to applying for a U.S. J-1 visa; payment instructions will be provided in the Department’s letter of invitation.

Short-term Visiting Doctoral Researchers

This option is for self-funded, advanced doctoral students who wish to visit the Communication Department for a short period to consult with one or more departmental faculty on their dissertation research. Such visits are typically a few days to a few weeks in length and require the endorsement of at least one departmental faculty member. The Department provides the short-term visiting doctoral researchers it selects with a letter of invitation; this category of visitor is responsible for obtaining whichever US visa they need. If access to UW online library and other digital resources is desired, visitors are responsible for the monthly cost of a UWNetID during their visit, but will receive departmental assistance in obtaining access to the UW library system and digital resources. Desk space in a shared office is sometimes possible for short-term visiting doctoral students, but it is not guaranteed.

Opportunities and Expectations

While at UW, all visiting doctoral students and doctoral researchers are welcome at all departmental colloquia and events. All visitors other than short-term visiting doctoral researchers are expected to:

– give a colloquium lecture during their stay; – and interact regularly with departmental faculty and graduate students.

Visiting doctoral students and doctoral researchers are also encouraged to enrich the departmental community in other ways, such as by participating in informal topical reading groups for faculty and students, exchanging research expertise, collaborating on research projects and symposia, and inviting members of the departmental community to their home institutions.

Application and Selection Process

The Communication Department receives a significant number of inquiries from prospective graduate student visitors each year. Applications are reviewed by the Department’s Associate Chair, then by the Graduate Program Committee. The applicants recommended are then reviewed by the Communication Department Chair. Approval from the Department Chair is a necessary pre-condition to application via either the UW VISIT Program (for prospective visiting doctoral researchers), or to the UW Graduate School (for prospective visiting graduate exchange students). In other words, prospective graduate student visitors should wait to begin the university-level application process until after receiving approval from the Communication Department Chair to do so.

For the selection of visiting graduate exchange students, the primary criteria employed are a good fit between the coursework interests of the prospective visitor and the courses that will be offered during the period of their visit, and the strength of the applicant’s rationale for visiting the Department. Prospective visiting graduate exchange students are strongly recommended to secure at least one primary faculty “sponsor,” that is, a faculty member in the department whose research interests align with theirs and who agrees to supports their application to visit the department. In addition to a primary sponsor, prospective visitors are expected to identify one or two other departmental faculty or graduate students with whom they share interests, and who are willing to liaison with them during their visit.

For the selection of visiting doctoral researchers, whether long-term or short-term, the primary criteria employed are a good fit between the research interests of the prospective visitor and at least 2-3 of the faculty and/or graduate students in the Department, and the strength of the applicant’s rationale for visiting the Department. Prospective visiting doctoral researchers who wish to affiliate via the UW VISIT program, are required to secure at least one primary faculty “sponsor,” that is, a faculty member in the department whose research interests align with theirs and who agrees to UW VISIT program’s supervision requirements. In addition to a primary sponsor, prospective visitors are expected to find one or two other departmental faculty or graduate students with whom they share interests, and who are willing to liaison with them during their visit.

Applications from doctoral students who wish to visit the Communication Department in one of the three ways described above may be sent to the Department Associate Chair, Leah Ceccarelli ( [email protected] ). 

Applications should include:

-your ideal (approximate) arrival and departure dates; -the name of the faculty member in the department who has agreed to serve as the primary sponsor for your visit, and the names of 1-2 other faculty or graduate students who have agreed to liaison with you during your visit; -the names, titles, and contact info for two references, including their email addresses and phone numbers; -a curriculum vita; -whether you want to be in the department as a 1) a visiting doctoral student, 2) a visiting doctoral researcher, or 3) a short-term visiting doctoral researcher. -If you want to be a visiting graduate exchange student, identify the courses you hope to take from the Communication graduate course list, and explain why it would help you to take those courses in the UW Communication Department. -If you want to be a visiting doctoral researcher, briefly describe your general research interests and the specific research you wish to conduct while visiting the Department, and explain why this Department would be a good environment in which to conduct your proposed research. -If you want to be a short-term visiting doctoral researcher, briefly describe the research interests that prompt you to want to visit the Department, and explain why a short visit to the Department would advance your dissertation research.

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The Finance Department does not offer any monetary compensation for these visits and visitors will have to provide proof of financial support as well as proof of comprehensive health insurance for the duration of their stay in Philadelphia.

The Finance Department generally provides visiting scholars with (shared) office space and access to various resources. Please note that the number of visitors is thus restricted by office space availability.

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• A recommendation letter from a faculty member at the applicant’s home institution.
• Information regarding visa status and whether you will need the department to sponsor one for you.

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Please note that participants of the Visiting Students Program are responsible for finding their own housing. Admitted students are eligible to apply for limited campus housing at the Cronkhite Graduate Center or in the Harvard Griffin GSAS residence halls, though married couples and other family members cannot be accommodated.

Statement of Purpose or Research Proposal

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Your statement or proposal should be focused, informative, and concise and convey your research interests and qualifications. It should provide a vivid picture of your intellectual profile: how you formulate research topics, how you pursue them, and how you articulate any interesting findings. As you convey this information, it is important to emphasize how these experiences have influenced both your decision to undertake graduate study and your goals within a graduate program.

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Harvard Griffin GSAS requires recommenders to use the online recommendation process. Applicants provide the names and emails of faculty members willing to provide letters of recommendation. The recommender will then be prompted to submit their recommendation letter and answer questions about the applicant via an online form. Applicants may not use a recommendation dossier service.

For special student applications, at least two of the three recommendations should come from teachers or professors who recently taught you in academic subjects. If you have not attended school recently, you may ask employers, colleagues, or other individuals who know you well to write your recommendations. You may consider enrolling in some demanding college courses before applying. Your success in those courses will help demonstrate your academic ability and enable you to achieve the strong academic recommendations that Harvard prefers.

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Non-native English speakers must demonstrate their English language proficiency to be accepted. 

Applicants who have attended a university full-time or have participated in a year-long program in which English is the language of instruction do not need to provide test scores.

All other non-native English speakers must provide official test scores from one of the following two tests:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Request that ETS send an official score report to the Visiting Students Program Office at the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences using code 3478 (a department code is not required). Applicants must receive a minimum score of 80; some programs may require a higher score.
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test (the minimum accepted score is 7).

If you feel that you meet this prerequisite in another way, please explain why in your application. Please note that if you require a J-1 visa and you have not taken the TOEFL nor have attended an English-speaking institution, then you may be required to demonstrate adequate English proficiency by means of an official interview before acceptance into the program.

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SPECIAL STUDENTS AND VISITING FELLOWS: PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Harvard Griffin GSAS requires that you upload an unofficial copy of your transcript from each college or university you attended to your online application, as well as transcripts of any previous work done at Harvard or from institutions from which the applicant has received credit for courses taken (whether for a degree or not). If you are reapplying within three years of your original application, you do not need to submit another set of transcripts, but you must add a transcript noting any courses taken for credit as a special student. For Harvard University Division of Continuing Education degree-seeking students, the most recent transcripts should also be requested. You do not need to provide transcripts from high school (secondary school).

If your institution does not provide transcripts for current students, request an official letter confirming your current standing with the institution to upload to your application. If you are admitted, you will need to request that the institution send an official transcript to Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Foreign transcripts—records of all courses, seminars, and examinations, including grades, scores, grading scales, and conferrals of degrees—must be in English. If records are not available in English, original records must be uploaded with certified English translations. All translations must be literal and complete versions of the original records.

If you are accepted as a special student or visiting fellow, you must request that your academic institution send official transcripts to the Visiting Students Program Office prior to registration:

Visiting Students Program Office       The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences      Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center      1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 350      Cambridge, MA 02138      USA

Please note that materials must be submitted to the Visiting Students Program Office and not to the Harvard Griffin GSAS degree-seeking Office of Admissions; materials will not be forwarded.

Application Fee

The application fee is $105 payable by credit card. 

Supporting Materials

If you have supporting materials that cannot be included in the online application, mail them to:

Visiting Students Program       The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center      1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 350      Cambridge, MA 02138      USA

No materials will be returned to the applicant or forwarded to other schools or agencies.

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Students typically complete the Ph.D. degree requirements in three to five years. Early in the program, students focus on course-work that enhances their knowledge as they prepare to conduct research.

Within one year, students must pass the departmental qualifying exam, an oral exam that tests research skills and knowledge of a core mechanical engineering subject area.

Student research forms the core of the Ph.D. program. Research involves active student-directed inquiry into an engineering problem, culminating in a written thesis and oral defense.

Ph.D. Financial Support

The majority of full-time Ph.D. students accepted through the standard application process receive fellowships that cover full tuition, the technology fee, and a stipend for living expenses for up to five years, as long as sufficient progress is made toward degree completion. These awards are sufficient to cover all expenses for the year (including summers). Students are required to pay for health insurance, the transportation fee, the activity fee, books, and course supplies. Off-campus housing is available within walking distance of campus. At least one year of residency is required for the Ph.D. We offer two ways to enter the Ph.D. program.

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Graduate visiting students include advanced degree candidates or competitively selected postgraduate scholars from another institution who come to Princeton for one or two semesters to fulfill a particular need. 

Students may apply to study in any of the departments or programs in the Graduate School listed under  Fields of Study .

Application Requirements

Statement of Purpose - brief statement describing your proposed plan of study

Resume or curriculum vitae  

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All international nondegree students must arrive in the U.S. with a valid F-1 or J-1 student visa. The Davis International Center will assist with the visa eligibility documents (I-20 for F-1 students or DS-2019 for J-1 students) after admission is offered.

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Applying to the Ph.D. Program

The doctoral program at Penn State strives to prepare high-quality researchers to serve as leaders in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

Since the intent of the doctoral program is to prepare outstanding researchers and scholars to assume leadership roles within the field of communication sciences and disorders, only high-caliber students who demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential are accepted into the doctoral program. Admission is very competitive.

Students who enter the Ph.D. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders should have already obtained a master's degree in CSD or a related field. 

Students who hold a master's degree outside of CSD may choose to seek the master's degree in CSD along the way to earning a Ph.D., but this is not a requirement.

Application timeline

Accepted student profile

Students accepted into the doctoral program have:

• A cumulative GPA in their master’s program of well above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Outstanding letters of recommendation documenting their performance and their potential as researchers and scholars
• A written statement of scholarly interests and research career goals

Penn State checked off all the boxes for me — great program reputation, an advisor that I was particularly interested in working with, and a general region of the country that appealed to me.

Rob Bies, Ph.D. Student

Admissions requirements

Preparing your application, identify potential advisors.

You can review graduate faculty profiles and departmental labs here. An in-person or virtual meeting (“interview”) with your potential research advisor is required prior to submitting your application.

Review requirements for graduate admission

All applicants to the Graduate School at Penn State, must meet Academic Eligibility Requirements . Applicants should review these requirements before beginning an application.

If you hold a master's degree from Penn State, or you are currently enrolled in a Penn State master's program, the application process is different due to your status as a Penn State graduate student.  Please contact the graduate program assistant for more information on the application process.

Application materials

You will be asked to upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• See below for details
• Students who enter the Ph.D. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders should have already obtained a master's degree in CSD or a related field. Students who hold a master's degree outside of CSD may choose to seek the master's degree in CSD along the way to earning a Ph.D., but this is not a requirement.
• The inclusion or the non-inclusion of GRE scores will not alter applicants' chance of acceptance into the program. Applicants are encouraged to submit GRE scores to provide evidence of their technical and/or writing skills in the absence of other supporting evidence. It is recommended that applicants have GRE scores greater than the fiftieth percentile on the verbal and quantitative sections and a 4.5 or above on the writing section.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores , if applicable, are submitted electronically to the Graduate School using code 2660.

Personal statement

The personal statement should be a letter of intent documenting your scholarly interests, career goals, and reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree. Personal statements should be written in narrative form. 

In 2 single spaced pages (1-inch margins, 11-point font), address the following questions:

• Why are you pursuing a doctoral degree?
• What are your career goals?
• Describe your specific research interests. What research questions do you hope to address? Why are you interested in these questions?
• Why do you believe that the CSD doctoral program at Penn State best meets your needs? Name the faculty members in CSD with whom you have discussed your research interests.
• Discuss any previous research, teaching, or clinical service experience you have.
• Talk about a challenge you’ve experienced and how you handled it. Please note what you learned from this experience and how it might impact your future career. If accepted to the Penn State program, what strengths would you bring to our community?
• In the Department of CSD, we believe that all children and adults have the right to experience life with functional communication and to experience and participate to their fullest potential in achieving education, vocational, and social goals in a climate that fosters a spirit of respect, optimism, and joyfulness. Describe how your work will further our vision by incorporating issues related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into your research and teaching goals.

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Applicants will be notified of admission decisions in writing in early Spring.

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