Visiting Scholars

1. Minimum of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, prior to his/her arrival.

2. Demonstrate appropriate English language proficiency.

3. Show proof of financial support (either NYU funds or outside/personal funding) for all expenses. Scholars must demonstrate a minimum of $2,000 per month, including additional financial support for any accompanying family members ($650 per month for spouses and $350 per month for children).

4. Maintain health insurance which meets the minimum federal requirements during the entire time of stay.

5. Not be appointed to a tenure or tenure-track position.

If you believe an individual meets the criteria for Visiting Scholar, please provide your Department Administrator with the following documentation:

1. Approximate dates the Visiting Scholar expects to begin and end his/her appointment.

2. A copy of his/her most recent CV, which should include date of birth, telephone number, permanent address and email address.

3. A research statement.

4. Any relevant Fulbright Scholar documentation.   

1. Department Administrators submit all applications and materials to Ayana Phillips (ayana.phillips@nyu.edu) in the Office of Faculty Services for Associate Dean and Associate Provost approval. 

2. Once approved, all documentation (Welcome letter, Instructions, Visiting Scholar Policy) is sent to the Visiting Scholar.

3. Tisch Human Resources, tisch.hr@nyu.edu, will work in conjunction with the Office of Global Services (OGS) and the Visiting Scholar in obtaining their visa. 
 
 

1. Department Administrators re-submit the visiting scholar application, with new appointment dates, at least one month prior to the end of the previous appointment.  Applications received after this deadline will not be approved.

2. To make it as clear as possible that you intend to extend the appointment, we ask that you clearly write “EXTENSION” at the top of the application.

3. Be sure to include their NetID and N-number (located on the back of the NYU ID).

4. Include an updated CV.
 

1. For international scholars, please submit their application at least six months prior to their anticipated date of arrival at NYU. Applications received after this deadline may not receive visa approval in time to begin their appointment.

2. For domestic scholars (non-foreign nationals), please allow a minimum of three weeks prior to their start date for all paperwork to be approved.