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Hosting International Visiting Scholars

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Please review the process below to formally request to host a visiting international scholar.

1.      The sponsoring faculty member should gather the required information and proceed with an application (see checklist on main page  )

2.      Complete the “ (google form) Request to Host a Visiting Scholar/Student (external link)  ” form and you will receive a copy of the completed form by email. (If you are having technical difficulties, and have not received a copy of the form, please email visitingresearch@torontomu.ca and request a copy.)

3.      Once the application has been completed, the applicant (faculty member) should collect the signature of their Chair/Director.

4.      Submit the Signed Form along with the visiting researcher’s CV and Letter of Funding Support to trsm.src@torontomu.ca for approval and signature by the Associate Dean (Research).

5.      Once approved by the Associate Dean, Research, the research support staff will forward the approval to the HR who will then initiate a separate process for international visitors related to work permit, visa, and health insurance.

6.      Request your visitor to complete an application form and to upload the required documentation along with their application. Once HR has received the completed and approved Host Form and a completed  (google form) Visiting Research Application Form (external link)  with the required documentation from the visitor, the request will be processed under the appropriate immigration program.

7.      HR, in conjunction with the office of the Associate Dean (Research), will provide a formal letter of invitation upon the approval of the host submission form.

8.      When the visiting scholar arrives, the host should ensure that arrangements have been made to meet with the visiting researcher as soon as possible upon their arrival and to provide the necessary training and any agreed upon resources such as space, equipment,  (google doc) authorizing ONECard, TMU guest email (external link)  etc..