The Anderson Graduate School of Management

Visiting Scholar Program in Finance

The School of Business Administration/Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Riverside is distinguished by a vibrant Visiting Scholar Program. This non-teaching Program is open to  researchers from around the world who wish to participate in the School’s research and teaching programs, and are attracted by the  collegial research environment existing among UCR faculty. The Program in Finance is designed for research-oriented scholars in finance of all ranks, but shows preference for  eminent scholars.

The Finance Faculty at UCR hosts a small number of Visiting Scholars, receiving many more applications than there are places available. Successful applicants generally will have established research records and be engaged in research that is of interest to members of the UCR Finance Faculty.

An appointment as a Visiting Scholar is made by the voting faculty and is not automatic. Visiting Scholars in Finance may continue in their appointment for up to one year, and may apply to extend the period for a maximum of one additional year.

CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT

To be eligible for a Visiting Scholar appointment in finance at UCR the applicant must: 

• be from an outside institution or organization;
• have an earned doctoral degree, or be a recognized expert in finance;
• have funding from an outside source sufficient to cover the costs of the stay.

RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES

Visiting Scholars are eligible for the following courtesy benefits:

• Discuss research and common intersts with the Finance Faculty
• Research space either in the School of Business or in the University library
• Computer access, including a UCR NetID for email and internet
• Library privileges
• Access to available databases on the web at UCR (subject to contractual limitations)
• Auditing lecture courses without fee, subject to instructor permission
• Participation in finance faculty seminars and workshops
• Participation in special activities of the School
• Campus parking privileges for a fee 
• Access to most University recreational facilities
• Access to off-campus housing information.

VISITING SCHOLAR IN FINANCE ADMISSION/APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES

Admission to the Visiting Scholars Program in Finance is highly competitive. In general, the Finance Faculty gives preference to  any visiting scholar who is an applicant or nominee under an exchange agreement with a partner school, or has been invited by a member of the Finance Faculty who wishes to collaborate with the visitor.

Each admitted Scholar must have a member of the UCR Finance Faculty who is willing to act as academic host for the visit.

All prospective visiting scholars and researchers who fall within one of the above categories are requested to supply all of the following items for consideration:

1. Letter of Application for Visiting Scholar Status.
2. J-1 Visa Application (for foreign visitors requiring a visa).
3. Applicant’s curriculum vitae and bibliography.
4. A brief description of intended research project(s) while in residence at UCR
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. Documentation of English-language proficiency (for non-native English speakers)
7. Documentation supporting any sources of funding.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

April 1st—Appointments to begin the following September or January.

Normally, applicants will be notified of our decision by May 1. 

Early Action - Applicants with outstanding qualifications and who are able to commit to accepting the appointment may request an early decision on their candidacy.