In order to accomplish the endeavors of RCCHU at Harvard’s mission, the following program provides funding opportunities for short-term stays at Harvard University for faculty pursuing to establish collaboration with Harvard faculty as well as maintaining and developing already-established collaborations. RCCHU, during the past 30 years, has developed programs of long-term stays that can take place from one to various academic years. It also carries out a variety of activities related to the knowledge triangle vertexes. The aim of this particular call is to facilitate the implementation of these long-term stays, the maintenance of the collaborations that have been developed during these long-term stays, and the development of events that may have a major academic impact in the various fields of knowledge.

 

In order to strengthen the presence of individuals with a track record of achievements in both the academic and scientific fields at Harvard, RCCHU offers travel grants for short-term funded visits at Harvard University for purposes. The program aims at reinforcing faculty mobility and academic collaboration with Harvard University faculty, Departments, Centers and Schools by means of building academic collaboration that can lead to future visiting research fellowships at Harvard. The objective being pursued is also to set-up and follow-up of Study Groups, joint projects and PhD theses that are co-directed by faculty from Harvard University and RCC member universities, as well as the preparation of joint applications for competitive research grants either in the United States or in Europe.

 

Please take note that short terms visits must follow Harvard International Office indications so far visas and visa waiver program are concerned. You must accept that your entry in US is like a tourist ESTA permit with no Harvard University benefits. Only temporay access to Harvard libraries can be applied.

 

Candidates must be current and active full time faculty at one of RCCHU’s member universities and provide acknowledgement of support from the Harvard University faculty, Department, Center or School for the intended short visit. 

 

Applicants must submit the application and all required admission materials that are specified in the current call following the instructions included document.

 

Applications must be received at least three months from the intended visit start date.