How do I host an international visiting collaborator or researcher?

Departments and faculty members are the starting point in the process to host a visiting student, collaborator, or researcher, and we assist by facilitating the internal process and external communication with the prospective visitor. All visiting faculty and researchers undertaking significant research or teaching activities at Rochester should have a formal appointment at the University. Departments should follow their school’s process for appointing visiting faculty and researchers. This process should include ensuring that the visitor signs a Visiting Scientist Agreement.

In the case of international visitors, hosts should contact the International Services Office early in the process to assist with obtaining the appropriate Visa. For additional information, the University created the International Research & Global Collaboration: Guidance for the University of Rochester Community.

Important Notes for Faculty:

As the hosting faculty, you are the visiting student, collaborator, or researchers’ supervisor and primary point of contact with the University from an academic, research, support, and supervisory standpoint.

If the duration of the visiting student, collaborator, or researchers’ time at UR changes—either shortens or lengthens—you should inform your department head/dean for approval as soon as possible, and then notify ISO and URVisitor@rochester.edu.

Questions or concerns? Contact us at URvisitor@rochester.edu or +1 585-273-1665.