International Programming

Office of International Affairs

WHO: Collaborating Center

International Scholars Program

Office of International Affairs

International Scholars Program
Procedures and Guidelines for International Scholars

All requests from international visitors and scholars are directed to the School of Nursing Office of International Affairs, University of Michigan. In applying for scholarly experiences or short-term visits, the following information is needed to conduct and complete a review of applications: curriculum vitae for each visitor, objectives of the visit, resources needed, and projected utilization and benefit of probable learning.

In instances where the request is for a postdoctoral training, a faculty mentor is identified whose work is a good match for the scholar, and the request is discussed with that faculty member.

Scholars are not asked to submit a regular application form required of those applying for degree programs; however, prospective scholars may be asked to submit other relevant information to assist in a full evaluation of the request; examples of these are: evidence of competent use of the English language to assure full benefit from the study period; evidence that degree requirements in home country have been completed; examples of scientific papers published or presented at professional meetings, among others.

A minimum of three months must be allowed as lead time to allow for review and appropriate planning.

World Health Organization Fellows apply to their Regional Offices; requests to the School of Nursing to accommodate these fellows comes from the Regional Office for the Americas (PAHO); the Office of International Affairs communicates with the Fellowships office at PAHO to assure that all relevant information has been submitted to enable a review of the request.