The work of Faculty Associates is further supported by encouraging them to nominate visiting scholars to the Center. Through these nominations, faculty are able to bring to the Center those with whom they wish to work while also enriching the intellectual life of the Center.

The Weatherhead Center, in cooperation with the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung, which is dedicated to the support of scholarship and research and is based in Cologne, encourages the application of prospective visiting scholars as “Fritz Thyssen Fellows.” All applicants must either hold German citizenship or have a close link to a German academic institution. Upon receipt of applications, the Center will, in turn, seek financial support from the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung for visiting scholars to be in residence at the Center.

Who is Eligible

Faculty Associates are eligible to nominate scholars who have completed a Ph.D. and are conducting independent research on current issues relating to the core interests of the Center. This research focuses on international, transnational, global, and comparative national topics and may address contemporary or historical topics, including rigorous policy analysis as well as the study of specific countries and regions besides the United States.

In a few cases the Center may be able to accept pre-doctoral fellows. They must be nominated by Faculty Associates who will work closely with the nominee. These visitors will receive a Harvard appointment through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. They will be reviewed by a faculty committee but can only be accommodated on a space-available basis.

Making Nominations

Nominations for visiting scholars can be made directly to the Center’s executive director, Steven B. Bloomfield. Nominees should submit a current curriculum vitae, a brief project proposal, and the names of three academic references. The application is reviewed by the WCFIA Steering Committee.

Deadline

Nominations can be made throughout the academic year, but candidates are encouraged to apply early because of office-space limitations.

Terms

Visiting scholars are expected to be in residence for a full academic year or a full semester. For 2008-2009, visitors will be charged $9,000 to cover costs associated with their stay. Faculty Associates may, however, request some Center financial support for a nominated visiting scholar.