WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Research
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 1N4
werklund.ucalgary.ca/research
Visiting Scholar / Research Application
This application is for individuals who are self-funded, hold a permanent faculty position at a degree-granting institution
abroad, to which they will return, and who is invited to carry out research, collaborate on research, or teach students.
Please be advised that due to recent changes in Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) regulations, the application
process may take up to one month to process.
Applicant Information
Name:
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Email Address:
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Title:
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Phone Number:
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Applicant’s Academic Institution / Affiliation / Unit:
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Institutional Website:
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City
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Werklund School of Education Host Researcher:
Name:
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Email Address:
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Phone Number:
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Visitation Information
Beginning Date:
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End Date:
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Is University of Calgary Library access requested?
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Is a shared office requested?
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Is a University of Calgary email requested?
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Other Requests1
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See Conditions note to applicant and host, p. 4
Proposed Program of Scholarly Work
Please attach a detailed two-page outline of proposed program of scholarly work during the applicant’s visit
in the Werklund School of Education (WSE). In this document also show a clear alignment of the visitor’s
program to the host’s research program, the WSE research priorities, and the University of Calgary’s Strategic
Research Plan .
If your research falls outside of the WSE research priorities, please provide a strong rationale for the
significance of the research to the WSE.
Applications will primarily be evaluated according to quality of the research plan.
Academic Host Information
Explain the alignment of your areas of scholarship with the visitor’s proposed program (up to 250 words).
☐ I agree to be the key contact and mentor to the visiting scholar for the duration of his/her visit
☐ I agree to ensure that the visiting scholar is integrated into academic activities in the Werklund
School of Education
☐ I have reviewed the application, discussed scholarly activities with the visitor and am in agreement.
Academic Host Signature
Date:
Visiting Scholar Application
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Important Conditions Note to Applicant and Host
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The U of Calgary Werklund School of Education shall not bear any financial responsibility of
visiting scholars except as may be arranged and explicitly documented for specific cases.
All direct costs of applicant visit are the responsibility of the visiting scholar or are covered by
funding external to the University of Calgary.
The Werklund School of Education does not make arrangements for air or ground
transportation, applicant accommodation, and applicant medical insurance costs.
A visa, if applicable, is the responsibility of the applicant and MUST BE arranged prior to visiting
the University of Calgary.
Please note that requests other than library access and shared office space will be considered
but cannot be guaranteed.
A complete application package should be submitted by the Werklund School of Education
host as one PDF document to educres@ucalgary.ca
The application will be reviewed by the Associate Dean (International), the Associate Dean
(Research), the Human Resources Advisor (Academic) and Vice Dean. If approved, the host and
the applicant will receive a notification letter detailing next steps in the process.
Application Checklist
☐ Visiting Professor/Scholar Application Package (this form)
☐ Applicant’s current Curriculum Vitae (including the names and contact details of two referees)
☐ Letter from Dean, Department Head or person with supervisory authority for the applicant on
institutional letterhead, indicating a continuing academic appointment at home institution
☐ Two-page outline of the proposed program of scholarly work during the applicant’s visit
Applicant’s Signature
Date:
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Review of Application: Associate Dean (Research)
Notes:
Recommendation:
Signature
Name and Date
Review of Application: Associate Dean (International)
Notes:
Recommendation:
Signature
Name and Date
Compliance Fee Payment Form: Director (School Operations)
Has the compliance form been completed?
Visiting Scholar Application
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Review of Application: HR Advisor (Academic)
Process:
HR Advisor:
forwards International Visitor Category Assessment form to Immigration unit
Immigration unit: confirms status of application
HR Advisor:
prepares letter of invitation then sends application package, completed
compliance fee payment form and invitation letter to the Vice Dean.
Notes:
Review of Application: Vice Dean
Notes:
Recommendation:
Signature
Name and Date
cc:
Director (School Operations)
Manager (Office of Administration)
HR Administrator
Commitment of the Werklund School of Education
Please indicate the commitments expected of the School in support of the visiting scholar.
UofC Library access
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Shared office
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Other Requests
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Visiting Scholar Application
UofC email
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