Because of its multidisciplinary approach to the study of Asia, distinguished faculty, and location in the heart of Silicon Valley, KSP (within APARC) attracts scholars from all over the world. The Center appoints these individuals as visiting scholars and engages them to participate in specific projects and/or to contribute to the Center's long-term research interests. Scholars are expected to provide their own means of support.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in becoming visiting scholars at APARC must first submit the following documents:

• A formal letter of request containing a detailed proposal of the work they wish to carry out at the Center and the duration of the planned stay. Candidates should also state their means of funding.
• A formal and complete academic cv, including a list of publications.
• A letter from a member or members of the Center's faculty endorsing the appointment and indicating willingness to be the sponsoring faculty member or members for the applicant.

These documents will be reviewed and approved by APARC's faculty committee. This body will also decide the specific terms on which the candidate may affiliate with the Center. Thereafter, the candidate will receive a formal offer letter stating those terms. Pending the individual's acceptance, further arrangements will be made concerning duration of stay, allocation of office space, visas, and other issues.

The maximum duration of an appointment is one year. Reappointment requests must follow the same procedure stated above. A fee is charged for visiting scholars from non-academia.

Deadlines

In principle, applications for visiting scholar status will be considered twice during each academic year. The regular deadline for receiving the documents is March 1 for Fall quarter admission, and, in exceptional cases, September 1 for Winter quarter admission. Please email the KSP Program Coordinator with inquiries.