Visiting Researcher Program

Candidates must submit a resume, and a detailed research proposal of no more than five pages to the Office of International & Graduate Studies at ldlima@fiu.edu.

Once prompted by the Office, the candidate must submit an official transcript from the university issuing the highest degree, proof of English language proficiency and a letter from the institution you represent or where you have to submit the research papers. Applications will be considered throughout the academic year.

There is a $200 application fee and a $600 monthly fee for the length stay.

Obtaining the appropriate visa is your responsibility, although we will assist in any documentation you need for this process.

Visiting Researchers are required to have adequate health insurance coverage. Additional health insurance requirements may be necessary, and you will have to assume the costs of these requirements.

SCHOLAR COMPULSORY HEALTH

Visiting Scholars MUST hold a valid and FIU approved Health Insurance Policy for them and their dependents for the duration of their stay at FIU. The hosting department will ensure that scholars are insured by including the RECEIPT FOR INSURANCE PAYMENT to the application packet.

FOR SCHOLARS PAYING FOR THEIR OWN INSURANCE

Please use this link to choose a vendor and be guided through the process. Scholar may purchase their insurance and submit their RECEIPT for payment to the hosting department or they may start a requisition for the hosting Department to then handle the communication directly with the insurance company. The hosting department will include ONLY the proof that the insurance has been purchased and paid in the application submitted to ISSS.

Click here for FIU Approved Alternative Insurance Plans

IF SCHOLAR WISHES TO USE OWN INSURANCE

If a prospective scholar has his/her own policy, he/she will need to have the insurance company complete an International Scholar Health Insurance Compliance Form

Hosting Department will review the form and if applicable, ISSS will allow the insurance to be used.

FIU does not provide on-campus housing. You must find your own accommodations and should plan housing arrangements prior to arriving in Miami. Housing must be within the city of Miami.

If you have been accepted into the College of Law Visiting Researcher Program (VRP), follow these instructions. If possible, please pay the full amount for the duration of your visit in one payment.

• VRP Monthly Fee $600/month fee
• VRP Application Fee $200 one-time fee

If you are applying for a J-1 visa, follow the instructions below and submit the appropriate forms for your DS-2019 to be processed. Confirm the exact dates of the visit.

• New DS-2019 Online Application Portal (Read Instructions)
• DS-2019 Application Checklist: Compile the following documents and submit them using the ISSS Portal 
• DS-2019 Initial Application Request (Read Instructions)

• • Copies of all previous DS-2019s (if applicable)
  • FIU offer letter
  • Funding information or letter from sponsoring university, organization, or government agency in English indicating funding in US dollars or personal bank letter indicating funding in US dollars
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of biographical page of the prospective scholar (and dependents) passport
  • English Language Proficiency Form
  • Health Insurance Purchase Receipt

Access Services

Visiting Researchers must visit the FIU Law Library Information Desk after receiving their FIU One Card and FIU credentials to establish an account with the law library. Visiting Researchers are afforded the same borrowing, ILL, ICL, and circulation services as FIU Law Faculty. See our Policies for more information.

Resource Services

Visiting Researchers can use and checkout any print materials in the FIU Law Library in accordance with the item's circulation status, limited only to the length of the Visiting Researcher's stay at FIU Law.

All of our eResources are available to Visiting Researchers. Access to FIU Law proprietary resources are provided to Visiting Researchers when they register. Visiting Researchers should consult our guides for additional information on our eresources.

Research Support

The FIU Law Library librarians are here to assist Visiting Researchers in their scholarly needs. Each librarian has expertise in different areas of law. Visiting Researchers are encouraged to consult our directory and contact us with any legal research assistance query.

Digital Initiatives Center

The Digital Initiatives Center archives the profiles and works of Visiting Researcher Program participants as part of eCollections @ FIU Law - Visiting Researcher Program. This collection preserves and provides access to the scholarly publications resulting from the Visiting Researcher's work while at FIU Law. Each Program participant is provided a unique Visiting Researcher Profile detailing their research focus, subject of the scholarship produced and curriculum vitae.