The documents outlined below must be submitted by March 1 for consideration at the March meeting, and by August 31 for consideration at the September meeting. Those wishing to visit in the summer will be considered in the preceding September meeting. It is strongly recommended that all applications be sent several months in advance of the September and March meetings. Consideration of your application will begin when all materials have been received.
To apply for a visiting scholar position, please email us at lingdept@fas.harvard.edu and include the following materials (in English) as electronic attachments:
- a cover letter stating dates of proposed visit
- an up-to-date cv
- a brief (up to two-page) research proposal for the proposed visit
- two letters of recommendation on institutional letterhead; they can be sent by email attachment to lingdept@fas.harvard.edu
Soon after the September and March meetings, a member of our staff will notify you of the decision regarding your application. If accepted, you will be provided all necessary forms as well as instructions to assist you with the details regarding your appointment and visit.
For International Visiting Scholars
Funding requirements:
To comply with US Government regulations, the financial minimum for non-medical area international scholar appointments is $35,000 per year for a single scholar (pro-rated for the duration of stay) and an additional $6,500 for each accompanying family member.
We strongly urge you to refer to the Harvard International Office (HIO) website for relevant information regarding the following:
visas, health insurance, housing, travel and other general information.
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