The Office of International Programs welcomes international scholars for research visits to the College of Law through our International Visiting Scholar Program.
This flexible program provides researchers the opportunity to work with our renowned faculty, observe course lectures, use our state-of-the-art facilities, access our vast print and digital library collections and reference librarians, and share their expertise with our College of Law community. Visitors are incorporated into the academic life of the College, assigned a faculty adviser, and may participate in and attend public lectures and faculty workshops. Visitors will be provided a work-space in the College for their personal use.
Research Invitations:
Candidates seeking an invitation to visit must submit a Visiting Scholar Application along with the following supplemental material:
- CV or resume;
- A proposal describing the research purpose of your visit; and
- a statement of the visitor’s English language proficiency (including TOEFL, IELTS or other test scores, as applicable).
Upon receipt of a Letter of Invitation from the College of Law, visitors will work with the Office of International Programs and Syracuse University’s Center for International Services to prepare documentation necessary for your J1 Scholar visa.
Fee Schedule Academic Year 2026 – 2027
Program Fees
| Full Year Appointment (up to 12 months) | $4,000 |
| One Semester Appointment (up to 6 months) | $2,000 |
| One Quarter Appointment (up to 3 months) | $1,000 |
What’s Included in Your Program Fee
- Library access and legal research databases
- Computing account and printing
- Course auditing privileges
- Academic events and workshops
- Faculty mentorship
Not Included
- Health insurance (strongly recommended; estimated $200-300/month)
- Housing and living expenses
- Personal expenses
- SEVIS fee
- U.S. visa application fee
Syracuse University welcomes up to two visiting scholars per year.
Payment Information
Due Date: Payment due by appointment start date
Methods: Wire transfer, check (U.S. – based bank only), or money order
Currency: U.S. Dollars (USD)
Refund Policy: Fees are non-refundable except in cases of visa denial (documentation required)
Questions?
Contact Associate Dean Kristen Barnes for the Visiting Scholar Application and with any questions you may have.