There are several different categories of Exchange Visitors that Appalachian is approved to sponsor. ISSSO will work with the hosting department and Exchange Visitor to determine the most appropriate category.
Professor - Individual primarily teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting at a post-secondary accredited educational institution, museum, library, or similar type of institution. A professor may also conduct research. Professors are required stay in the U.S for a minimum of 3 weeks and a maximum stay of up to 5 years.
Research Scholar - Individual primarily conducting research, observing, or consulting in connection with a research project at a research institution, corporate research facility, museum, library, post-secondary educational institution, or similar type of institution. This category also has a minimum stay of 3 weeks and a maximum stay up to 5 years.
Short-term Scholar - Professor, research scholar, specialist, or person with similar education or accomplishments coming to the U.S. on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills at a corporate research facility, museum, library, post-secondary educational institution, or similar type of institution. There is no minimum stay requirement. The maximum duration of stay is limited to 6 months.
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Hosting an International Scholar