Visiting Researchers

BU Wheelock welcomes inquiries from individuals who wish to be considered for a visiting researcher appointment. For information on funding and other requirements needed to visit as a scholar, as well as information about resources and benefits available to visiting researchers, please refer to Boston University’s International Students & Scholars (ISSO).

Finding a Faculty Sponsor

All visiting researchers need to have a faculty sponsor who will serve as a point of contact with the department. Please review our faculty webpages to find a possible sponsor who shares your research and study interests. Note: the department chair or staff cannot help visiting researchers find a sponsor.

Funding a Visit

BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development does not provide funding or paid teaching positions for visiting researchers. Visitors must have their own funding established when applying for their J-1 Visa. If you decide to come as a visiting researcher and have obtained a faculty sponsor, allow a minimum of 3 months before your arrival date to complete the paperwork necessary for your visit. J-1 documents received less than three months before arrival will not be processed by ISSO and you will be required to amend your visit dates.