To support visits by individuals who are widely recognized, who have achieved a high level of distinction in their field, and whose presence on this campus is likely to have a significant impact. Application Information 1. Funds will be allocated twice per year. Application deadlines in the Dean of Arts Office are September 15 and April 15. Applications are ranked by the Associate Dean of Research and submitted to the Vice President, Academic by September 30 and April 30, with applications being submitted to your Faculty by September 15 or April 15.
Applications are to be submitted for visits during the current or subsequent academic year.
The Distinguished Visitor Fund is not intended for guest speakers making short visits, nor is it intended for conference participation. Teaching of several weeks or longer of regularly scheduled classes will not be funded. Visits are to be for not less than 5 working days or more than three months, and are to take place during the September-April teaching year. Visits during examination period are discouraged. The Fund is unable to support return visits to campus of individuals previously financed under the Distinguished Visitors program.