海角伦乱

Office of the Vice President for Research

Visiting Scholars

海角伦乱 recognizes the value of scientific collaboration and welcomes Visiting Scholars from across the United States and around the world. Visiting Scholars foster collaboration, diversity and professional relationships while fulfilling 海角伦乱鈥檚 mission of excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement.

Visiting scholars are individuals who have an interest in biomedical or health care research and want to participate in certain research related activities. These individuals will be granted access to university property, facilities, or information systems for a specified time. Visiting Scholar appointments do not apply to those individuals who are compensated by 海角伦乱, enrolled in a 海角伦乱 education program, or in an academic program at another institution. 海角伦乱 faculty and staff that would like to invite qualified individuals to visit temporarily to observe or participate in research should follow the guidelines defined under .

Types of Visiting Scholars

Observer: Individuals who hold an undergraduate or higher degree with interest in a biomedical or health care related field and seeking to observe (i.e., only to watch, listen, and learn; no hands-on activities allowed) 海角伦乱 research faculty, including UT Physicians conducting research.

Professional Trainee: Individuals who hold an undergraduate or higher degree with an interest in a biomedical or health care related field and are seeking additional non-clinical hands-on training in research for educational purposes or professional development.

Visiting Scientist: Individuals who are established and accomplished scholars and can contribute to and enrich the university's research, intellectual, and academic endeavors. Visiting Scientists should currently hold an appointment comparable to 海角伦乱 faculty.

Application Review Process

To initiate the Visiting Scholar approval process, please submit a  via RedCap. Once the application is received, the Office of Research Administration & Quality will reach out to the host to set up an intake meeting and coordinate with stakeholders throughout 海角伦乱. Such stakeholders may include the Office of Human Resources, host department administration, Office of Sponsored Programs, or the Office of International Services.

The following supporting documents will be required upon application submission:

  1. Visiting Scholar CV
  2. Summary of intent that includes the following information:
    1. Scope of Work and how the Visiting Scholar will contribute to your work
    2. Overview of the experience or expertise the visitor hopes to gain during their stay
  3. For international visitors:
    1. Copy of Passport
    2. Current Visa, if available

Onboarding

Prior to the Visiting Scholar鈥檚 appointment, the following onboarding requirements must be met:

  1. POI Appointment
  2. Badge
  3. UTHSCSA Domain Email
  4. Required Training
    1. New Employee Orientation
    2. Title IX
    3. HIPAA
    4. FERPA
    5. Information Security Office Annual Security Awareness Training
    6. Institutional Compliance Program
    7. Equal Employment Opportunity Laws
    8. Conflict of Interest
    9. CITI Training (depending on scope of work)
  5. Visiting Scholar Agreement
  6. Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B Immunization Records (Depending on Scope of Work)

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