The University of Washington School of Nursing, building on its research strengths,
is committed to collaborating with colleagues across the globe to translate
evidence-based practice and affect health disparities and quality of care in systematic
ways. The Visiting Scholar Program welcomes faculty colleagues whose work on
evidenced-based research – not pedagogy and/or curriculum development – relates to
the expertise of a faculty sponsor at the UW and can be fostered through a three-
to twelve-month Visiting Scholar appointment at the UW School of Nursing. Visiting
scholars bring new cultural and professional perspectives that enrich our mutual
understanding. Through these collaborations, we look forward to working with colleagues
around the world to make significant impacts on global health.
Inquiries should be e-mailed to Sarah Ross (sarross at u dot washington
dot edu), Director of International Programs, and should include complete
application materials. These include: a curriculum vitae, a brief (2-3 pages) statement
of specific objectives for the experience (a focus on research activities is required),
a specific time frame, and suggestions of names of faculty who may be appropriate to
serve as faculty sponsor. Applicants do not need to inquire directly with faculty prior
to applying. Before submitting an application, please read through the information on
this webpage and the links below.
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Applications to the Visiting Scholar Program are accepted twice a year: by May
1 for visits beginning September or later, and by November 1 for visits beginning
March or later. Applications that are incomplete by the deadline, or that propose
an appointment for summer only (June-August) will not be considered.
Although there may be faculty members with compatible interests, other commitments
may make it impossible for a faculty member to serve as a sponsor at the requested time
frame. We regret that the School of Nursing cannot accept all applicants to the Visiting
Scholar program and must refuse some applications because of space limitations or
unavailability of an appropriate faculty sponsor.
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Applicants must hold a faculty appointment. Excellent English language skills are a
critical factor for a Visiting Scholar’s ability to participate in the intellectual
and social life of the School community. Proposed activities must be research focused,
not course work or pedagogical in nature.
Once invited, applicants must be able to demonstrate institutional and/or external
funding sufficient to cover expenses. Please review the information on the
International
Students and Scholars pages for minimum requirements of financial support necessary to
meet the cost of living in Seattle. The UW SoN does not provide any funding support.
All expenses must be sustained by the Visiting Scholar, including, for example, travel,
housing, long distance calls, parking, photocopying, secretarial services, and any
fees for statistical consultations.
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| In the context of the current economic slowdown, the School must reduce
its subsidization of the actual costs of the Visiting Scholar program. Thus,
for Scholars who receive a letter of invitation after June 1, 2009, fees for
the Visiting Scholar Program will be $1,000 per month, with the minimum visit
being one month in length.
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The Visiting Scholar Fee defrays the administrative and other costs of the
Visiting Scholar Program to the School of Nursing. The Visiting Scholar Fee is subject
to change. For Visiting Scholars invited by letters dated prior to June 1, 2009, the
Visiting Scholar fee is $500 for the first three-month term, $450 for subsequent terms,
for a twelve-month appointment fee of $1850. For Visiting Scholars invited by letters
dated after June 1, 2009, the Visiting Scholar fee is $1000 per month, with the minimum
visit being one month in length.
Additionally, Visiting Scholars are charged for each DS2019 provided.
Documents provided prior to September 1, 2009 incur a charge of $130 each. After
that date the fee increases to $145 per DS2019 document.
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Appointment as a Visiting Scholar provides limited University privileges and access
to facilities.
- Office Space: Department Chairs will make every effort to
provide office space for Visiting Scholars (usually a shared space) but cannot
guarantee that space will be available for the entire visit. It may be necessary
to change office space from time to time.
- Computer Use: The academic computer center and library computers
are available for occasional use. Departments usually can provide computers for
Visiting Scholars, but the School cannot guarantee availability. Visiting Scholars
may wish to bring her/his own laptop.
- Library Use: Library privileges are provided per library
regulations.
- Husky Card: Visiting Scholars are issued a University
identification card.
- Exercise Facilities: The Intra-Mural Activities building (IMA) may be used by showing the
Husky Card at the IMA front desk and paying a quarterly fee for use of the
facility.
- Transportation Access: The University is readily accessible by
public transportation. A U-PASS bus pass sticker for the Husky Card may be purchased
at a reduced price per quarter for use on Metro and Community Transit bus systems.
To purchase the sticker, visit the
UW Transportation Office. On-campus parking
facilities require purchase of a parking pass. Information on obtaining a Washington
State Driver’s License can be found on the
International Students and Scholars pages.
- Social Networking: The
Foundation for
International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) provides opportunities
for friendship, home hospitality and increased international understanding. For
a modest fee, members meet people from around the world or around the corner,
access organized activities and outings, and establish links of friendship
and communication.
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- Research Activity Focus: Visiting Scholars are expected to
undertake full time pursuit of research activities such as drafting manuscripts,
doing data analysis, writing grant proposals and revising publications,
deliberating on methodological approaches, and the like. Because the length of
stay for Visiting Scholars is relatively short, department chairs must approve
any intent to apply for IRB approval and collect primary data; approval is rare.
- Presentations: Visiting Scholars are sometimes invited to make
a presentation to faculty and/or students about their research or about nursing
practice in their home countries.
- Limited Classes: The Visiting Scholar Program is focused on
research activities. The J-1 visa is intended to support research and does not
allow extensive course enrollment. A Visiting Scholar may enroll in one course,
if closely relevant to the research effort, and with approval of the Faculty Sponsor,
without jeopardizing the visa status. Application for Graduate Non-Matriculated
Student Status, registration, and tuition are required.
- Limited Class Observation: A Visiting Scholar may email an
instructor to request advance permission to observe one session of their class for
pedagogical reasons. Permission is granted at the discretion and courtesy of the
instructor. Visiting Scholars must limit their classroom observation to a maximum
of two visits to two courses each term. Observers are asked not to participate in
classroom discussion unless invited by the instructor. No registration is necessary
but you may be asked to sign a form indicating your understanding of the limited role
of the observer. If you wish to participate fully in a course you may pay tuition to
enroll in the class (see above).
- No Clinical Site Observations: Due to liability for the School
of Nursing, the School of Nursing cannot and does not arrange programs of observation
at clinical agencies. Visiting Scholars are not compliant with the numerous
requirements, such as HIPAA training, criminal background checks, immunization
clearance, and additional site-specific requirements. This policy includes the
University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). While the School and the Medical
Center are both members of the University of Washington, they are independent
institutions. A brochure that provides rich detail for a self-guided tour is
available in the Health Sciences Building Lobby (C301).
- Housing: Visiting Scholars are responsible for their own
housing arrangements. The director of international programs provides information
about contacting the University's Visiting Faculty Housing Service and other
resources for finding housing. The School cannot assume financial responsibility
for guaranteeing a reservation for housing of any kind. University-sponsored housing
is very limited and usually restricted to students.
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The Faculty Sponsor of a Visiting Scholar serves as the main contact point for the
Visiting Scholar during their time at the UW School of Nursing. The Faculty Sponsor
and the Visiting Scholar are peers as members of the faculty, with the Faculty
Sponsor providing mentorship and guidance to the resources and networks available
to the Visiting Scholar as part of the UW School of Nursing community. The Faculty
Sponsor assists the Visiting Scholar as an intellectual collaborator, usually meeting
regularly while the Visiting Scholar works to shape her/his own research ideas and
progress toward goals. The Visiting Scholar's "Statement of Specific Objectives"
provides the framework for the activities undertaken while on campus; any adjustments
to those goals must have the agreement of the Faculty Sponsor.
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Once a Visiting Scholar has been invited, the director of international programs
will initiate the process to provide the necessary DS2019 forms for the Visiting Scholar
to take to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate to secure the J-1 visa. An overview of the visa
process can be found on the
International
Students and Scholars website.
Visiting Scholars must arrive before the official start date on the DS2019 and may
arrive up to 30 days prior to that start date, in order to find housing and get settled.
If circumstances delay arrival, promptly contact the director of international programs
to arrange for an amended DS2019 with a corrected start date. Visiting Scholars must depart
after the end date of the DS2019 and may depart up to 30 days after that end date, to
settle affairs and sight see as desired.
The director of international programs for the School of Nursing and the department
faculty sponsor will work together to arrange the visit, with the department providing
advice on all academic matters and the director of international visitors providing
administrative support on issues such as visas and University regulations. An
orientation day will be planned for the start date.
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All Visiting Scholars must visit Schmitz Hall to check-in with the Office of
International Students and Scholars (4th floor) so that their arrival on campus can
be reported to the Department of Homeland Security as required by federal law. Also,
all exchange visitors must show evidence of insurance, as required by federal law.
Please read the instructions about the check-in requirement and the proof of
insurance document to bring along.
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Please address questions and application materials by email to:
Sarah Ross
Director of International Programs
School of Nursing
Box 357260
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7260
E-mail: sarross at uw dot edu
Tel: 206-221-2524
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