Read this section if you wish to apply for Montana NSF EPSCoR funding for a visiting scholar.

The Visiting Scholar Program brings research faculty and their expertise to Montana in the form of sabbaticals, semester(s) in residence, month-long research interactions, or short week-long collaborations or workshops. Another benefit of the program is that it provides an opportunity to expose prominent scientists to Montana, to visit first hand and understand our research capacities and strengths. Ideally, as The University of Montana research groups pursue larger, multi-investigator competitive grants, visiting scientists will be far more likely to become participants, reviewers or even collaborators in such grants. Visiting scholars will have the opportunity to teach advanced courses not currently available at The University of Montana, therefore enriching the learning atmosphere with their expertise.

Visiting scholars will be invited to The University of Montana for a time period ranging from one week to several months, providing they will potentially make significant contributions to the hosting department. They will be selected for their potential to contribute to both research and educational goals in Montana. UM NSF EPSCoR will provide modest stipends for attracting prominent scientists to participate in this program. All visiting scholars will need to meet the criteria outlined.

• Visiting scholar must provide letter of release from his/her host institution for the time period to be included in residence at The University of Montana.
• Proper UM hiring paperwork must be included with his/her application.
• Visiting scholar must have a strong record of research excellence at his/her host institution.
• Host faculty member must have prior approval from the department chair and appropriate dean.
• Adequate facilities (office and/or laboratory space), salary and fringe benefits must be arranged in advance of the scholar’s arrival.
• Visiting scholar must present a seminar.
• In-residence costs allowed up to $1,000/mo to a maximum of $4,000.
• Ineligible for other programs (e.g., Seminar Speaker).
• Complete the NSF EPSCoR Visiting Scholar Program Application. (See page Applications)
• Complete the NSF EPSCoR Visiting Scholar Budget Form. (See page Applications)

NOTE: A similar visiting scholar program is offered through the Provost’s office (Faculty Development Committee). Interested parties should apply to both programs, if applicable.