Visiting Scholar Program (On-Site)

How to Join us as a Visiting Scholar

The Terasaki Institute is developing ‘personalized’ solutions that utilize micro- and nanoscale technologies to enable a range of therapies for organ failure, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. We have established a Visiting Scholars program. Our goals are to facilitate the residency of a limited number of distinguished scholars from other academic institutions or accomplished professionals whose expertise coincides with current research projects. To enable this vision, the institute works closely with clinicians including interventional radiologists, cardiologists, and surgeons. Headed by Dr. Khademhosseini, the institute has numerous projects including the use of patient-derived cells to engineer artificial tissues and cell-based therapies; organ-on-a-chip systems that aim to mimic the human physiology and pathology and enable patient-specific evaluation of drug candidates; and novel biomaterials as sealants and adhesives. Visiting Scholar positions are non-compensated appointments established to accommodate the scholars’ research and enrich the Terasaki Institute.

Applicants with backgrounds in chemistry, materials science, bioprinting, nanomaterials, biomaterials, microfluidics, engineering, biosensors, bioelectronics, stem cell biology, immunology, and programming are preferred. Applicants who aim to visit for more than 6 months will be considered. Source of funding should be clearly stated.

Eligibility:

• Visiting scholars are expected to provide their own support from research or study grants obtained from a foundation, university, or other agency. TIBI provides access to its seminars, colloquia, and Summits, as well as labs.
• Students currently enrolled in a degree program are not eligible to become visiting scholars. Visiting scholars are expected to have a Ph.D. and several years of professional experience, or the equivalent. This is not a Postdoctoral Program.
• Visitors must apply first to TIBI for appointment as a visiting scholar. TIBI will process DS-2019 applications as well as issue DS-2019.

Transfer of J-1 (If applicable)

1. Notify your current U.S. institution and your new sponsoring institution.
2. Agree on the Transfer OUT date.
3. The new sponsoring institution will need to complete a Transfer Out form or the relevant platform.
4. Request that your SEVIS record be electronically released from your current institution to the new institution.

How to Apply as a Visiting Scholar

Please send the following information:

1. A letter describing the kind of work you would like to do while at TIBI and the particular research project or faculty member whose research interests coincide with your own (suggested 1-3 pages). Also include the dates you would like to visit. 
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.
   
4. At least one publication or writing sample.

Additional Requirements for International Scholars

In order to apply for a visa, international Visiting Scholars will need to provide proof of the following additional items:

1.  Proof of funding (TIBI will establish the amount)
2.  Health Insurance coverage for J1 scholar
3.  Passport for yourself and any dependent accompanying you

Approval

If your application is accepted, TIBI's Visa Administrator will contact you with the next processing steps. 

Terasaki Insititute will help integrate visitors into its community and facilitate their work by providing access to TIBI's lab, an e-mail account, and admissions to TIBI Science team events such as Terasaki Talks and communications Forums. Unfortunately, TIBI cannot provide housing, or computer equipment to visiting scholars.

*Terasaki Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.