Visiting Scholars
We invite you to join the Einaudi Center as a visiting scholar. Whether you visit Cornell for a month or a year, you'll find a vibrant community of fellow researchers at Einaudi and the academic resources you need to make significant progress on your work.
Explore this page to learn more and meet some of Einaudi's visiting scholars.
Your Einaudi Center Experience
The Einaudi Center and our nine international studies programs welcome visiting scholars and practitioners from around the world to conduct research, pursue major projects, and work with Cornell faculty and students.
As an Einaudi visiting scholar, you have the opportunity to:
- Conduct your own research or professional project.
- Collaborate with Cornell researchers.
- Participate in weekly seminars, workshops, and other Einaudi events and activities.
- Access the Cornell University Library, including rare collections.
Visiting scholar appointments are unpaid and range from several weeks to a year, renewable for a maximum of three years.
Our visiting scholars are often on leave from academic institutions. Some are Fulbright scholars; business, industry, or government professionals; or practitioners, including architects, artists, musicians, and writers. All share their unique expertise with the Einaudi community and enrich Cornell's intellectual vitality.
Meet Our Visiting Scholars
Across the Einaudi Center, visiting scholars are at work conducting research, collaborating with faculty and students, and contributing to Cornell's campus community. Meet our current visiting scholars.
Recent Visitors’ Voices
Abdul Haque Chang (Institute of Business Administration, Pakistan)
South Asia Program Visiting Scholar, Spring 2025
“I was especially drawn to the interdisciplinary spirit that thrives across departments. It encouraged me to think beyond the boundaries of anthropology, music, or literature and instead see connections that expanded my creative and scholarly horizons.”
Ratri Istania (Populi Center, Indonesia)
Southeast Asia Program Visiting Scholar, Fall 2024
“A highlight of my fellowship was diving into the renowned Echols Collection at Olin Library. The library’s vast resources, including rare archives and extensive online materials, were invaluable for my study. Given the limitations of resources in Indonesia, this access has been a precious asset.”
Eligibility
This unpaid visiting scholar appointment is open to:
- Researchers holding a PhD, doctorate, or other terminal degree
- Practitioners with a record of high-level professional accomplishments
If you are a graduate student at a U.S. or international university (not enrolled at Cornell), you may be considered as a visiting student researcher.
Requirements
- Your research or activity must align with the interests and priorities of the Einaudi Center or one of our international studies programs.
- You must be hosted by a faculty member affiliated with the Einaudi Center. Preestablished professional connections are preferred, but in some cases we will provide matching.
- You must be in residence on the Ithaca campus during the period of your appointment.
- During your time on campus, you must participate in activities of the Einaudi Center and our international studies programs, including sharing your expertise in at least one talk, seminar, or panel.
- You are responsible for providing your own funding support and arranging your own living accommodations.
- If you require a visa, you must follow all International Services guidelines and procedures. If you meet the requirements, Einaudi will sponsor your visa and support your application. Visiting scholars are commonly sponsored as J-1 exchange visitors.
Interested?
To learn more about becoming a visiting scholar at the Einaudi Center, complete this brief form to express your interest. We consider candidates on a rolling basis and appoint a limited number of visiting scholars annually. Be aware that planning—particularly for international visitors—often requires several months before an appointment can begin.
