Visiting Scholar Information

Visiting Scholar Application Form (Word)

The Faculty Development Committee is soliciting proposals for the Visiting Scholar Program for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2010 from tenured, tenure-track, adjunct, or visiting faculty who have been on contract at The University for two or more years and anticipate being on contract during the project year. An individual (or individuals), program, department, or any other operating unit may apply.

Purpose

The purpose of the Visiting Scholar Program is to bring distinguished scholars to UM to conduct workshops or seminars, give guest lectures or performances, or otherwise work with UM faculty.

Goal

The goal of this program is to expose UM and the UM campus community to national or international level scholars, thereby enhancing the professional capacities of UM faculty and exposing UM students to leaders in a particular field.

Requirements

1. The potential visitor must provide a letter confirming his/her willingness to participate in this program.
2. The Vistor's Curriculum Vitae shall be included.
3. The suggested titles and approximate dates of presentations or seminars, etc. shall be included.
4. The promise for developing professional capacities of UM faculty members shall be stated.
5. A budget must be included. Please indicate requests for, or commitments of, any matching funds, since these are viewed as very meaningful by the Faculty Development Committee.
6. A letter of support from the Department Chair must be provided. Letters of support from other departments will also enhance the proposal.
7. Please prioritize applications if multiple proposals in more than one category of faculty development are submitted.
8. The recipient(s) of awards which result in presentations, seminars, performances, etc. which are of general interest to the UM community will be responsible for informing University Relations of these events so that they can be placed on the official university calendar.
9. The UM Faculty Development Program should be acknowledged as having supported any activities which may result from this funding. Examples would be if manuscripts are published, presentations or performances given, or so on.

Support

Successful proposals may receive support to a maximum of $1,500. Proposals may include support for travel, lodging, per diem, honoraria, or other appropriate expenses.

Other Information

UM faculty from outside the applicant's area of expertise will review the application. Avoid technical jargon and make certain the terminology and concepts are understandable to those who work outside the applicant's specialty field.

The original proposal shall be sent to the Office of the Provost, University Hall 126 (UH 126). No copies need be submitted, although applicants should keep a copy for their records. The proposal application form is accessible from the link at the top of the page and may be completed and printed or downloaded and saved. Please note that the application form requires a commitment from the department or academic unit granting the release time where applicable. Questions regarding the application may be directed to the Office of the Provost at (406) 243-4689.

Successful applicants are required to submit a brief report regarding their experience within one year of the date of the event. This report shall be addressed to the Provost, and sent to the Office of the Provost. The report shall include a brief description of the project, the applicable dates, and an assessment of the visiting scholar’s impact on the development of UM faculty members and students. In addition, anyone applying for an award and who was a recipient of a Faculty Development Award in the past three (3) years, shall attach a copy of that report(s) to the current application