Visiting Scholars and Visiting Researchers

Due to the outstanding Benson Latin American Collection and the large and distinguished Latin Americanist faculty affiliated 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 possessing a PhD and 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.

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 PhD students or independent researchers.

Appointments are made for a minimum of two weeks to a maximum of one year, with the possibility for renewal.

Benefits
Privileges granted with acceptance into both the Visiting Scholar and Visiting Researcher program include:

• a UT identification card
• the right to check out books from any university library and access to online databases
• access to membership in the recreational sports program
• access to an on-campus parking sticker
• access to membership to the Campus Club for dining and other benefits

Application
To apply for affiliation with LLILAS as a Visiting Scholar or Visiting Researcher, applicants must submit a letter of interest and other required documentation. Applications must be submitted at least ten weeks in advance of your proposed arrival on campus. International applicants requiring a visa are encouraged to submit their requests at least three months in advance to ensure adequate time for processing. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications should include a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Juliet Hooker, Associate Director of LLILAS. The letter of interest should specify: the requested status (Scholar or Researcher); exact dates of your visit; source(s) of funding throughout the duration of your stay; your topic of research and planned activities and/or materials you expect to consult; and any contact you may have with LLILAS-affiliated faculty. Please also indicate whether you will require visa assistance.

To begin your application, please provide the following documents by e-mail attachment (in PDF or similar format):

• letter of interest
• updated curriculum vitae
• scanned copy of photo identification (passport or similar)
• completed biographical information sheet (DOC, 30K)
• background check form (PDF, 232K)

The complete application (letter of interest and all documents listed above) should be sent to Carla Lañas. With the exception of the scanned photo identification, documents may also be sent to the attention of Carla Lañas by fax to +1 512.471.3090.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Please be advised that LLILAS accepts a limited number of scholars requiring J-1 visa assistance per academic year. Affiliation is neither automatic nor guaranteed by LLILAS, and final approval for all visiting academics is made at the discretion of the Office of the Vice President for Research.

For more information and to submit application materials, contact Carla Lañas at +1 512.232.2409.

Resources

• Guide to Austin and UT (PDF, 131K)
• International Programs
• International Student and Scholar Services
• Housing Guide for Families
• Renter's Question Guide

Current Visiting Scholars and Researchers

Fall 2010–Spring 2011 Visiting Scholars/Researchers (PDF, 80K)

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)
Spring 2009 Visiting Scholars/Researchers (PDF, 45K)
Fall 2009 Visiting Scholars/Researchers (PDF, 88K)