Visiting Scholar Application.

To apply for a position as a Visiting Scholar:

Please submit the following items electronically to George Annas, annasgj@bu.edu, Center for Health Law, Bioethics & Human Rights:

  1. Name, title, business address, business telephone, home address, home telephone, and email address.
  2. Dates of proposed residence at the Center.
  3. Letter of Intent describing the project you intend to pursue in residence at the Center
  4. Curriculum vitae/resumé
  5. Letter of support from your institution/employer describing how becoming a Center visiting scholar would benefit the institution and develop your career.
  6. At least 2 letters of reference.
  7. At least 2 articles (in English) that you have published.
  8. If English is not your first language, TOEFL or IELTS score and date.

Applications must be submitted at least 6 months before the proposed date of arrival in the United States. Scholars who need a visa to enter the US should begin the application process earlier in order to ensure timely processing of all necessary documents.

Applications will be reviewed by Center faculty. Applicants will be notified of decisions within 6 weeks after the application is received.

Materials submitted by regular mail should be addressed to:

George Annas
Visiting Scholar Program
Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights
Boston University School of Public Health
715 Albany Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
USA