The Wilson Centre Visiting Professors and International Relations Program is designed to welcome visitors from other institutions who come to the Wilson Centre for as little as a few days or as much as a year.
Each year, dozens of visitors from around the world enrich the activities of the Centre presenting rounds and journal clubs, sharing ideas and collaborating on research projects. As well the Wilson Centre hosts one or more visiting professors each year from countries such as France, Ethiopia, England and Brazil. The Wilson Centre has formal collaborative partnerships with Imperial College in London and the University of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Individuals visiting the Wilson Centre generally fit into one of three categories. The definitions of these categories, expectations of the visitor, application procedure and Wilson Centre commitment for each type of visitor is described in the table below.
| Visitor Type |
Expectations |
Application Process |
Wilson Centre Support |
| Visiting Professors |
|
|
|
|
Normally for 1
academic year
Sometimes for
a period of
between 1 and
6 months
|
Complete a
specific time
limited scholarly
project relevant to
the Wilson Centre mandate.
Provide a written
report of the
WCRE experience
|
Written letter of intent
Current curriculum vitae
2 letters of recommendations
Availability and agreement
of Supervisor/Collaborator
A match of applicant and
Wilson Centre objectives.
Approval by Exec. Ctee.
|
Office space, desk,
phone, computer
UofT email account
UofT library card
|
| Invited Visitors |
|
|
|
| Normally for a few days. |
Conduct scholarly presentations, seminars, etc. |
Proposed by a Wilson Centre scientist or by the Executive Committee.
|
Funding of Expenses and Stipend. |
| Observers |
|
|
|
| Normally for a day or part of a day. |
Learn specific ways that individuals of the Wilson Centre and the Wilson Centre itself functions. |
Request by Observer(s) and approval by Executive Committee or Educational Scientist of the Centre. |
Organization of relevant meetings. |