Visiting Scholars

Each year the Mershon Center for International Security Studies hosts visiting scholars with a variety of research interests for varying amounts of time, from a few weeks to a few months. We are especially interested in scholars who do not require salary support.

The visiting scholar program promotes collaborative research between Ohio State University faculty members and their colleagues around the world. Scholars can further their research by working with Mershon faculty and participating in center activities.

Application Instructions
Visiting scholar applications must include:
• Letter of intent.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Four- to five-page description of proposed research project, including expected products.
• Letter of recommendation from an Ohio State University faculty member who would be collaborating on the project.
• Budget information that describes anticipated funding needs and anticipated length of stay at the Mershon Center.

Please submit visiting scholar applications in both hard copy and electronic formats. Hard copies may be sent to:

Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Visiting Scholar Program
1501 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201
Attn: Grants and Fellowships Coordinator

Electronic copies should be sent in Microsoft Word (preferred) or Corel WordPerfect format to mershon.fellows@osu.edu. Please identify each electronic document with your last name and document type; for example, smithvita.doc or smithproposal.doc

The deadline for receiving visiting scholar applications is January 29, 2010. Recipients will be notified in spring 2010.