What is a visiting postdoc?

Visiting Scholar positions are non-compensated appointments established to accommodate the scholars’ research and enrich the CMS research community.

Is a postdoc a research scholar?

Postdoctoral Research Scientists/Scholars (PDRS) are recent recipients of the doctorate, or its professional equivalent, who may be appointed for full- or part-time service for a term of up to twelve months, renewable for a total period of service in a postdoctoral rank of up to three years.

Do visiting scholars get paid?

In many cases the position is not salaried because visitor is salaried by their home institution (or partially salaried, as in some cases of sabbatical leave from US universities). Some visiting positions are salaried.

Is a fellowship the same as a postdoc?

Postdoctoral Fellows Fellows are a special category of postdocs who bring their own funding to the university or who are funded through NIH training grants.

What does a visiting scholar do?

International visiting scholars are scientists and professors who attend universities in other countries to engage temporarily in research or teaching, while also maintaining affiliation and position at their home universities and returning after the visiting period ends.

What is a postdoc scholar?

In the US, a postdoctoral scholar is an individual holding a doctoral degree who is engaged in mentored research or scholarly training for the purpose of acquiring the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.

Who can be a visiting scholar?

Any scholar who has exceptional knowledge within their field of expertise may be eligible to become a visiting scholar, but requirements for each visiting scholar program will vary amongst different institutions and individual programs of study within those institutions.

How do you become a visiting scholar?

Those who wish to become a visiting scholar but have not been invited by a university program are welcome to apply to a number of open positions. As a part of the application process, prospective visiting scholars will be asked to include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating their reasons for the application.

What is the difference between postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral fellows?

Postdoctoral associates are classified as employees and receive employee benefits. Postdoctoral fellows are paid a stipend from external fellowships, NIH T32 training grants, or NIH F32 individual fellowships. Postdoctoral fellows are not employees, and as non-employees, are eligible for only dental insurance and health insurance at full cost.

What does a postdoc do?

Typically performs services on a grant or contract in exchange for compensation during postdoctoral training. Common funding sources are research grants awarded to the faculty advisor. The majority of postdocs at Ohio State are in this job title.

What is a Stanford postdoctoral scholar?

Postdoctoral Scholars are appointed for a limited period of time (minimum stay of 9 months) and may participate on Stanford research projects and/or may be supported by external awards or fellowships. Sponsoring faculty must be active members of the Stanford Academic Council.

What is an a visiting scholar?

A Visiting Scholar is a scholar established in his or her field (must hold a Ph.D. or be considered a field expert) who visits Stanford from an outside institution or organization and is funded by external or personal sources (cannot be funded by Stanford).