DEPARTMENT LETTERHEAD Date To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to invite [name of candidate] as a J-1 Research Scholar to the Department of [_______________] at Thomas Jefferson University from [month, day, year] to [month, day, year]. [Name of candidate]’s work will involve [2-3 sentence brief description of the research or program]. [Name of candidate] will receive [$$] from [name the source of funding] for the duration of this program. [If applicable: Our department will provide honoraria and/or reimbursement for your expenses.] This position will not involve any patient contact. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name of Candidate’s Supervisor Title