Buffett Visiting Scholars Application

Buffett Visiting Scholars Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Buffett Institute's Visiting Scholars Program. Faculty are encouraged to apply for a review period three to six months in advance of the desired start date of their prospective visiting scholar. The deadlines for applications are October 15, January 15 and April 15.

To learn more about our Visiting Scholar Program, and what you can expect from this application process, please visit the Buffett Institute's website. You may also email the Buffett Visiting Scholar Team at BuffettVisitors@northwestern.edu with any questions.

Faculty Sponsor Information

Name*

Email*

Position/Title*

School and Department Affiliation*

Visiting scholars must be supported by two Northwestern faculty members

You will be listed as the primary faculty sponsor for this appointment. You should already be in contact with the secondary sponsoring faculty member prior to submitting this form.

Secondary Northwestern Faculty Sponsor Name*

Secondary Northwestern Faculty Sponsor Email*

Secondary Northwestern Faculty Sponsor School and Department Affiliation*

Communicating with your home department

We encourage Northwestern faculty to communicate their plan to apply to sponsor a visitor to their home department. Please provide the following contact information so that we can copy them on the award letter, should your application be approved:

Department Chair / Unit Leader Name*

Department Chair / Unit Leader Email*

Department administrator who will manage any financial award that will be transferred to your account:

Department Admin Name*

Department Admin Email:*

Tell us about your proposed visitor

Prospective Visitor's Name*

Prospective Visitor's Email Address*

Visitor's Affiliation*

Please list your prospective visitor's home institution. If your visitor is not affiliated with an institution, or is self-employed, please type "n/a."

Prospective Start Date for your Visitor*

Prospective End Date for your Visitor*

Appointment Type*

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Will your prospective visitor work with human and/or animal subjects? (please select all that apply)*

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Are you contemplating that your visitor will teach?*

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What is your prospective visitor's marital status?*

We are required to provide this information when applying for a Visiting Scholar health insurance plan or waiver.

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Dependents*

Does your visitor plan to bring dependents (e.g. their spouse, their children) with them?

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Dependent 1: Relation

Dependent 1: Full Name

Dependent 1: Date of Birth

Dependent 1: Gender

Dependent 1: Start Date

Dependent 1: End Date

Second Dependent?

Does your prospective visitor plan to bring a second dependent?

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Dependent 2: Relation

Dependent 2: Full Name

Dependent 2: Date of Birth

Dependent 2: Gender

Dependent 2: Start Date

Dependent 2: End Date

Citizenship*

What is their country of citizenship? If they are a dual citizen or hold another immigration status in the U.S., please indicate that here.

Attestation

As a sponsoring faculty member, you must check the below box and attest to the following statements.

I have reviewed the visitor's qualifications, credentials and scholarship and believe that the visitor will enhance, and not detract from, our reputation as a university.
I will help facilitate visitor engagement within and across the university by inviting the scholar to classes and events, providing support with the logistics of accommodation and life, and introducing the visitor to colleagues.

By checking this box, I agree to the above statement.*

Upon your submission of this application, your secondary faculty host will receive an invitation to submit their attestation.

Please answer the following questions about support you are seeking for your prospective visitor

Are you requesting office space for your prospective visitor?*

Buffett manages office spaces on the Evanston campus. Space is limited and offices are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. If office space is provided, the Buffett Institute will serve as the visitor’s host department.

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Where will your prospective visitor's office be located?*

Please provide a street address.

Would you like to request housing from the Buffett Institute for your prospective visitor?*

Buffett manages two units in the McManus Center, which is located on the Evanston campus. Space is limited and available units are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

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Would you like to request funds from the Buffett Institute to cover nominal expenses related to the visit?*

Expenses may include university fees for visa processing or other nominal costs, such as fees for the use of research facilities. If yes, please indicate the amount of funding you are requesting below and for what nominal expense(s).

If you wish to seek funding from Buffett for additional support for the prospective visitor, you can apply for a Buffett Global Collaboration Grant here.

Will your home department host this visitor, or are you requesting that the Buffett Institute host the visitor?*

Host departments are responsible for coordinating research appointments and related onboarding. If Northwestern Buffett is not the host department, the Institute will extend a courtesy appointment to approved visiting scholars.

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What is your host department?*

Supporting documents for your application

Please upload the required supporting documents listed below.

1. Visitor's CV or Resume

2. Visit Proposal (maximum two pages)

At a high level, this should outline the reasons for bringing a visitor to Northwestern, summarize your planned activities during the visit (e.g., research, collaborative meetings, etc.), and detail how the prospective visitor would contribute to research activity within the department and gain new skills through their collaboration with Northwestern faculty.

3. Endorsement Letter from the Primary NU Faculty Sponsor (maximum one page)

This letter should speak to why you recommend them for this visitorship and endorse their plan for the visit.

Application Materials*

Please upload the required supporting documents here.

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Award Acceptance Agreement

If your application is approved by the Buffett Institute, you will be required to submit the additional documentation outlined below in support of your visitor's research appointment.

Sponsoring Entity Letter From Your Visitor's Home Institution

This should be on official letterhead from the visitor's home institution and confirm (1) their position and status within the institution and (2) the intention of the institution to continue their affiliation through the duration of their specified appointment period.

The letter should include the name and contact information of an individual from the sponsoring institution who can be contacted for verification. If this letter is in a language other than English, please also provide an English translation.
If they are self-employed, retired, or unsure of how to provide this documentation, please reach out to the Buffett Visitors Team for assistance.

Proof of Health Insurance

Visiting scholars must either:

Demonstrate proof of outside insurance that meets Northwestern's requirements; or
Seek enrollment in the Northwestern Visiting Scholar Plan

In either case, the Buffett Visiting Scholars Team will submit a waiver or application, respectively, on behalf of the visitor as a mandatory part of their research appointment and visa application.

Visa Support and Funding

Most visiting scholars will travel to Northwestern on a J-1 visa, of which there are different types. You can find information on different J-1 visa types here. The following per-month minimum funding requirements apply to all J-1 visitors:

$2,470 for each individual
$610 for each J-2 dependent

If your prospective visitor is not a U.S. citizen or resident, they cannot provide services to Northwestern without the proper visa document. To obtain a visa, visitors must demonstrate they meet these minimum requirements via proof of funding, either personal or institutional, for the period of their visit. This can be in the form of a bank statement for personal funding or a letter of financial support from their home institution.

By checking this box, I certify that the information and documents provided in this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also confirm that I have read and understood the requirements of this award, should my application be approved.*

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