CMES
Visiting Scholars Guidelines
The Center hosts fellows from the
Middle East, thereby enriching its scholarly program. Many of these
scholars-in-residence collaborate with UA faculty on research projects.
They also work with students and frequently lecture to classes and
community groups. In the last two years, CMES has hosted visitors
from Algeria, Jordan, Iran, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
Visiting Scholar Affiliation
The University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES)
offers Visiting Scholar affiliation to scholars and professionals
whose research and career interests intersect with the Center’s
mission to further understanding and knowledge of the Middle East
through education, faculty and student support, and community outreach.
These affiliations with CMES are available based on the applicants'
qualifications and subject to review by the CMES
Governing Board. Affiliation will normally be for one semester
to one year, but not to exceed two years.
If interested in applying for a Visiting
Scholar affiliation, please note the following procedures:
Eligibility
& Application Procedures, approved by the CMES Governing
Board
on February 27, 2002
A prospective
Visiting Scholar is required to have at least one of the following:
1. A doctorate or its equivalent
from a recognized university
2. Association with the diplomatic corps
3. Broad professional experience in the Middle East
Applications for Visiting Scholar affiliation
will be reviewed and are subject to approval by the CMES
Governing Board, to which all application letters should be
addressed.
To apply for CMES Visiting
Scholar affiliation, please provide the following:
1. Curriculum vitae or resume summarizing academic/professional
history; and
2. Cover letter addressed to the CMES director indicating: 1)
relevance of applicant's background to the Center's mission and
reasons for the proposed affiliation; 2) proposed Center-related
activities to be undertaken while a CMES Visiting Scholar (e.g.,
research) and the nature and source of any resources (e.g., computer,
video equipment) required for these activities; and 3) proposed
duration of the requested affiliation.
Send
application materials to:
Dr. Anne H. Betteridge, Director
The University of Arizona
Center for Middle Eastern Studies
P.O. Box 210080
Selim M. Franklin Bldg., Rm. 202
1011 E. 5th St.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0080
Period of Tenure
Visiting Scholar status is granted for periods of one semester to
one year (exceptions for one or two month appointments may be granted).
Extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis and are not automatic.
Extensions must be requested in writing at least three months prior
to the end of the current appointment. The title of CMES Visiting
Scholar may be used by the Visiting Scholar during the time of his
or her official affiliation. Each Visiting Scholar will be requested
to give a lecture on his or her research.
Financial Support
Visiting Scholars must provide their own funding either through
grants, sabbatical salaries, Fulbright awards, or personal funds.
The University of Arizona requires Visiting Scholars to have verifiable
funding of at least US $935 per month for individual expenses; $327
per month for each dependent.
Visa Status
For scholars who require the IAP-66 form to obtain a J-1 visa, the
Center will require written proof of financial support (e.g., letter
from institution, bank account records), the scholar's full name,
date and place of birth; and similar information for any accompanying
family members. This information is required before the Center and
the UA Office of International Faculty & Scholar prepare and
process the IAP-66 form. All Visiting Scholars holding the J-1 visa
must maintain health insurance coverage for themselves and their
dependents. Listed below are the general provisions required for
minimum coverage
Proof of Coverage
All J-1 Exchange Visitors must prove health insurance coverage
upon arrival at the University of Arizona. Visiting Scholars will
not be able to begin their affiliation here until they show evidence
of having purchased the appropriate insurance coverage. Visiting
Scholars may purchase medical evacuation and repatriation insurance
through UA Campus Health Services or by providing proof of self-insurance.
Campus Health Services' telephone: (520) 621-6486. Visitors are
also required to have a TB test at Campus Health Services.
General Provisions
* Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness;
* A co-payment not greater than 25% of the covered benefits per
accident or illness;
* A deductible not greater than $500 per accident or illness:
* A waiting period for pre-existing conditions that is reasonable
by current industry standards;
* Coverage for activities inherent to the exchange program.
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Provisions
* Coverage limits for expenses associate with the medical evacuation
of the exchange visitor to his or her home country must amount
to not less than $10,000.
* Coverage limits for repatriation of remains must amount to not
less than $7,500 in coverage.
Facilities and Services
Privileges
Visiting Scholars have the following privileges:
* UA ID card
* Borrowing privileges at UA libraries
* UA e-mail account available
* Class and seminar privileges (A CMES Visiting Scholar may sit
in on undergraduate and graduate level courses without having
to pay UA auditing fees, IF the instructor is amenable to and
approves of the Visiting Scholar's attendance and participation
in the course.)
* Laboratory and other space privileges to the extent available
* Purchase of parking permits and Artist Series tickets at faculty
rates
Office Space and Secretarial
Services
The Center has limited office space. CMES will assign shared office
space to CMES Visiting Scholars when possible. CMES has no secretarial
services to offer Visiting Scholars. Main Library Carrels are occasionally
available. There is a waiting list for carrels. Applications must
be submitted. To request, please fill out the Main
Library's carrel application. [http://dizzy.library.arizona.edu/library/teams/ust/carrel/carrel.html]
For more information, please contact Karen
Garcia at ADD: (520) 621-6426.
Computer Facilities
Visiting Scholars have access to the
computer/language lab with Macs and Windows platform PCs, color
printer, and flatbed scanner. Access to Adobe Photoshop and other
graphics programs can also be arranged.
Mail
Recently arrived scholars can have mail directed to the Center on
a temporary basis.
For more information about CMES Visiting Scholar affiliation, please
contact Christian Sinclair,
CMES Assistant Director, at (520) 621-8709.
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