International scholars or faculty are a vital addition to any university campus. Murray State welcomes and encourages its own colleges, departments, and individual instructors to initiate such visits from international colleagues.

The process of bringing a fellow instructor or research scholar from abroad is, of course, more complicated than inviting a colleague from within the United States. The Institute for International Studies is prepared to help MSU faculty or divisions work through these difficulties.

Both local hosts and inquiring scholars from abroad should consider the following when initiating such visits:

Visa Needs

Visiting scholars and faculty (for any period of stay) must be on a special visa. This visa type requires certain paperwork both here and abroad. And paperwork, of course, requires time. The Institute is prepared to assist with this. Inquiries about J-1 visa requirements for short-term visitors may be sent to Mark Galloway. Inquiries about long-term employment of international faculty on the H-1b visa should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources.

Housing

Housing for visiting scholars entails more than just providing an apartment. Furniture, bedding, linens, kitchen utensils, etc. may be necessary in some cases. The Institute has provisions for assisting with these aspects of housing if appropriate. Additionally, the Institute maintains two houses for visiting exchange faculty. Arrangements for the use of these houses may be made under certain circumstances. Inquiries about the international houses may be made to Melanie McCallon.

Transportation

Public transportation is not easily available in Murray, and transportation outside of Murray is non-existent. Arriving at and leaving from the Nashville airport requires external transportation provided by the department. Provisions for a car or bicycle in town should be considered.

Stipend

Most visiting scholars provide their own form of personal financial support. However, if the department or college is considering a salary, stipend, special contract or other form of financial support, this should be discussed with the Institute. Paying international visitors requires that the visitor apply for a social security number AFTER his/her arrival. This causes a delay in payment of up to one month. For short-term visitors, this can be a problem. The Institute is prepared to help with alternative ideas. Please note that stipends for scholars visiting as part of a reciprocal exchange agreement are governed by the agreement between MSU and the exchange institution.

These are just four areas where the Institute's experience with dealing with international visitors may prove to be useful. One of the missions of the Institute for International Studies is to offer assistance, to answer questions, and to help provide for a comfortable and productive visit by colleagues from abroad.

Please address any inquiry to: Michael Basile



	Home Study Abroad International Students ESL Program Faculty Resources - Research - Development - Invite Scholars - Database International Events Calendar Our Staff Download Forms Inst. Intl. Studies 165 Woods Hall Murray State Univ. Murray, KY 42071 Phone: 270.809.4152 Fax: 270.809.3237 Email Us		Invite International Scholars IIS > Faculty > Invite International scholars or faculty are a vital addition to any university campus. Murray State welcomes and encourages its own colleges, departments, and individual instructors to initiate such visits from international colleagues. The process of bringing a fellow instructor or research scholar from abroad is, of course, more complicated than inviting a colleague from within the United States. The Institute for International Studies is prepared to help MSU faculty or divisions work through these difficulties. Both local hosts and inquiring scholars from abroad should consider the following when initiating such visits: Visa Needs Visiting scholars and faculty (for any period of stay) must be on a special visa. This visa type requires certain paperwork both here and abroad. And paperwork, of course, requires time. The Institute is prepared to assist with this. Inquiries about J-1 visa requirements for short-term visitors may be sent to Mark Galloway. Inquiries about long-term employment of international faculty on the H-1b visa should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources. Housing Housing for visiting scholars entails more than just providing an apartment. Furniture, bedding, linens, kitchen utensils, etc. may be necessary in some cases. The Institute has provisions for assisting with these aspects of housing if appropriate. Additionally, the Institute maintains two houses for visiting exchange faculty. Arrangements for the use of these houses may be made under certain circumstances. Inquiries about the international houses may be made to Melanie McCallon. Transportation Public transportation is not easily available in Murray, and transportation outside of Murray is non-existent. Arriving at and leaving from the Nashville airport requires external transportation provided by the department. Provisions for a car or bicycle in town should be considered. Stipend Most visiting scholars provide their own form of personal financial support. However, if the department or college is considering a salary, stipend, special contract or other form of financial support, this should be discussed with the Institute. Paying international visitors requires that the visitor apply for a social security number AFTER his/her arrival. This causes a delay in payment of up to one month. For short-term visitors, this can be a problem. The Institute is prepared to help with alternative ideas. Please note that stipends for scholars visiting as part of a reciprocal exchange agreement are governed by the agreement between MSU and the exchange institution. These are just four areas where the Institute's experience with dealing with international visitors may prove to be useful. One of the missions of the Institute for International Studies is to offer assistance, to answer questions, and to help provide for a comfortable and productive visit by colleagues from abroad. Please address any inquiry to: Michael Basile



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