The Visiting Scholars Program
The Institute of European Studies welcomes applications for its Visiting Scholars
program. Scholars who wish to be considered for the 2013-14 academic year should
review the following information on the Visiting Scholars Program and the application
process.
The deadline for applications for the 2013-14 academic year is March 8, 2013.
Every year, the Institute of European Studies is pleased to host numerous
Visiting Scholars from the US and abroad. The Berkeley and IES communities
provide an intellectually stimulating environment for those working on
modern Europe. Scholars wishing to visit Berkeley as a Visiting Scholar
or Post Doctoral Fellow must obtain a nominating letter from a UC Faculty
member in their area of expertise.
The letter from the nominating faculty
member should be a strong recommendation, attesting to the scholar's
qualifications and explaining to the selection committee why it would be beneficial
to the campus community for IES to host the scholar here. The nominating
faculty member should express his commitment to be the Visiting
Scholar's host here at Berkeley and his/her willingness to be responsible
for the scholar's academic connections on campus. If the faculty host
invites the Visiting Scholar to present a lecture at IES, the he/she
will be responsible for making the arrangements and introducing him or
her.
For the 2013-14 academic year, IES will admit a limited number of
qualified candidates on a competitive basis. Visiting Scholars must
have their own source of funding (such as a sabbatical salary or
grant). The Institute does not provide funding for Visiting Scholars.
Additionally, those visiting scholars from abroad must pay the processing
fee associated with their J1 visas (enumerated below).
Details of Visiting Scholar Appointment
Visiting Scholar - The Visiting Scholar position carries with it a full University
research appointment, which includes library and email privileges. A limited
number of shared offices at the Institute are available, but a desk is not
guaranteed with acceptance as a Visiting Scholar. While the position can
be extended for a second year in some cases, a desk cannot be held for more
than
one year. The extension of visiting scholar status will be considered on
a case by case basis.
No other position, including positions in other Berkeley
departments or faculties, whether paid or unpaid, can be held at the same
time, without discussion and
approval by the Institute's administration. Additionally, payments of any
kind for lecture services at other institutions must be approved ahead of
time by
IES administration. The appointment is not final until is has been approved
by the Dean of International and Area Studies.
Non-Americans will enter the
country on a J1 Exchange Visitor Visa supported by UC Berkeley. Please note
that for some countries, there is a two year home
country residency requirement following a stay in the U.S. on a J1 visa when
holders of the visa are the recipients of funding from their home country
governments. For more information on the two- year home country residence
requirement, please
consult a U.S. embassy or consulate. There is a minimum of three months needed
to process a visa, which Visiting Scholars should keep in mind when planning
to come to Berkeley.
Costs to Apply and Income Requirements
The status of Visiting Scholar does not carry with it any form of fellowship or stipend. UC Berkeley assistance in providing you with the necessary J-1 visa that would allow a research visit will cost a fee of $410. In addition, there is a university services fee of $400 for university library, campus computing, and e-mail privileges; and a $1000 per semester IES administrative service fee. Also the University requires proof of your funding: at least $1,600 per month for yourself, $500 per month more for a spouse, and $200 per month more for a child. Please also understand that in addition the university requires that you possess adequate insurance as outlined in the VSPA website.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
This position is available to recent post-docs
who may not yet have a teaching position. Post-doctoral fellowships can be
held for
up to three years and are non-stipendiary. The position carries with it the
same rights and obligations as the Visiting Scholar position. The appointment
is not final until it has been approved by the Dean of International and
Area Studies and the Director of IES. Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected
to have
received their doctoral degree by July 1, 2013 if they are starting in the
fall semester of 2013. Non-American Post- Doctoral Fellows should be aware
that there is a minimum of two months needed to process a visa, and visa
processing cannot begin until he or she has been awarded the Doctoral degree.
IES expects
that Scholars will contribute to the intellectual life at the Institute by
attending lectures and conferences, interacting with faculty and
students and encouraging the work of other Visiting Scholars.
Office Space
Office space for Visiting Scholars is very limited and is not guaranteed.
Offices may be provided for a maximum of one year. For the fall semester
(September-
January), for the spring term (February- May/June), or for the summer.
All offices are shared. Computers are not provided in offices and Scholars
are
encouraged to bring a laptop with them. The visiting scholar office has
a wireless connection (Airbears) that allows scholars access to the internet
. A few computers are available for shared use in several public facilities
at UC Berkeley.
Off-Cycle Applications
Applications for short-term affiliation during irregular academic periods
will be considered by the Director at any time. These applications must
contain
the same materials as described above, and applicants must fulfill the
same criteria for affiliation as listed below for Visiting Scholars and
Post-Doctoral
Fellows.
Living in Berkeley
Scholars will be sent detailed information about Berkeley and information
on housing, healthcare, childcare, transportation, and other orientation
matters.
Fellows are responsible for securing their own housing accommodations.
Visa Issues & Requirements
A stay of three months or less does not require a visa,
and scholars who come on a tourist visa or business waiver visa
can obtain visiting scholar status and library privileges if their applications
are accepted. Nonetheless, the Institute prefers longer term visits and
will give preference to scholars who wish to come for a longer period.
IES cannot accept applications for Visiting Scholar status from students
unless they are applying under one of our exchange agreements.
Application Information
Scholars who wish to be considered for the 2013-14 academic year
should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter including requested period of residence
- Current curriculum vitae
- Three to five page description of research or project to be carried out
at IES
- 100 word abstract of research description
- Title of research project
- Letter of nomination from a UC faculty member.
- In the case of non-native English speakers, a letter attesting to competency
in spoken and written English
- Statement of financial support and funding sources
All correspondence should be written in English.
Deadline for applications:
March 8, 2013.
Applications and recommendation letters should be addressed
to IES Director, Professor John Efron and may be submitted via post
or email.
Option 1) Mail hardcopy applications to:
Professor John Efron, Director
Institute of European Studies
Moses Hall, MC 2316
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2316
USA
Option 2) Email electronic applications to:
Gia White (gia [@] berkeley.edu).
All questions and inquiries concerning Visiting Scholars should be addressed
to the Associate Director of the Center, Beverly Crawford (bev
[@] berkeley.edu).
Decisions
on applications will be made by the Institute's Steering Committee in late
March. Acceptance as a Visiting Scholar is not final until approved
by the Dean of International and Area Studies. A tentative acceptance can be
provided in advance for those who are applying for fellowships that require
a statement of affiliation with an American institution (for example, Fulbright
grants), although no information on allocation of office space will be available
until all applications are reviewed by the Steering Committee.
More Resources
More resources are available on our Resources
page.
