Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies

Visiting Academics

Visiting Scholars and Visiting Researchers

Due to the outstanding Benson Latin American Collection and its affiliation with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), many scholars choose to spend sabbatical or other research leave at the University of Texas at Austin. To accommodate these researchers, LLILAS offers the Visiting Scholar and Visiting Researcher programs. Visiting Scholars and Visiting Researchers do not receive a stipend, nor is tenure or continuation at UT-Austin implied. LLILAS is currently unable to provide office space, but study carrels are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Benson Latin American Collection library.

Visiting Scholars
The designation "Visiting Scholar" is accorded to established scholars of tenure rank in senior universities, or the equivalent, such as editors of distinguished journals or research scholars in recognized institutions of scholarship. Appointments are made for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of one year.

Privileges granted with acceptance into this program include

a UT identification card and the right to check out books from any of the university's libraries
access to membership in the recreational sports program
access to an on-campus parking sticker
access to membership to the Faculty Center for dining and socializing

Visiting Researchers
The designation "Visiting Researcher" is accorded to individuals who are visiting for less than a semester or do not meet the requirements for the Visiting Scholar program as determined by the International Programs office, such as master's or Ph.D. students or independent researchers. Appointments are made for a minimum of two weeks to a maximum of one year.

To apply for either program, please submit a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Jonathan Brown, Associate Director, briefly describing your research topic and the dates of your visit as well as a copy of your most current curriculum vitae.

For more information and to submit application materials, contact Paola Bueche.

Resources

Previous Visiting Scholars and Researchers

Spring 2007 Visiting Scholars/Researchers (PDF, 73K)
Fall 2007 Visiting Scholars/Researchers (PDF, 69K)
Spring 2008 Visiting Scholars/Researchers (PDF, 74K)
Fall 2008 Visiting Scholars/Researchers (PDF, 75K)