The deadline for Visiting Scholar applications has been extended to Thursday 30 September 2021.
For 2021, in recognition of the current travel restrictions as a result of Covid19, there will be significant flexibility with regard to the timing of completion of the visits, and indeed we welcome applications that are planned to be completed virtually, i.e. without a travel element to the proposal. A single extension of a month has now been decided. We would also emphasise that the application process is not onerous with only a one-page proposal to prepare and your CV to add.
The Visiting Scholar Scheme provides individual awards of up to USD $5000. The number of awards given by SCAR will depend on the quality of the applications and the total budget available. The amount of each individual award will take into account local factors.
The scheme is for any scientists and academics (more than five years after completing their PhD) whose research contributes to SCAR’s objectives, as embodied in the Science Groups, Scientific Research Programmes and Programme Planning Groups. The host institute must be in or operated by one of the SCAR Member countries and must be a country different from that of (i) the candidate’s current position and (ii) the candidate’s origin (although the latter may be waived at the discretion of the Selection Committee). Visiting Scholarships are awarded purely by competitive selection.
Full details of the scheme and how to apply are given on our Visiting Scholar page.
Please email the Secretariat if you have any questions about your application or the scheme.