{"id":31029,"date":"2025-02-22T22:44:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T22:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/about-us\/international-relations\/programs\/visiting-fellow\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T11:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T09:16:19","slug":"visiting-fellow-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/en\/about-us\/international-relations\/programs\/visiting-fellow-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Fellow Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Who is a Visiting Fellow?<\/strong> A Visiting Fellow is a qualified researcher who carries out study, research and collaboration activities at a department of the University of Pisa. Holders of research grants or fellowships from the University of Pisa are not included in this category.<\/p>\n<h2>Duration of the activity<\/h2>\n<p>The period of stay can last from 1 to 12 months.<\/p>\n<h2>How to become a Visiting Fellow?<\/h2>\n<p>You can apply on your own or be invited by a lecturer. In both cases, the procedure requires the approval of the Department Council.<\/p>\n<h2>Application Procedure<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants can submit their application at any time of the year by sending:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annex A completed<\/li>\n<li>Curriculum vitae<\/li>\n<li>Identity document (passport for non-EU citizens)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The documentation must be sent by e-mail to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/en\/about-us\/international-relations\/area-coordinators-for-internationalisation\/\">CAI of the chosen department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invitation Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A lecturer can invite a Visiting Fellow by filling in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annex B<\/li>\n<li>Guest\u2019s curriculum vitae<\/li>\n<li>Guest\u2019s identity document (passport for non-EU citizens)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Admission<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/en\/about-us\/international-relations\/area-coordinators-for-internationalisation\/\">CAI<\/a> of the host department evaluates the applications and submits the request to the Department Council for approval.<\/p>\n<h2>Communication<\/h2>\n<p>Upon arrival, the Head of the Department must communicate the details of the Visiting Fellow to the Unit\u00e0 Cooperazione Internazionale using Annex C.<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages<\/h2>\n<p>The Visiting Fellow has access to the department&#8217;s research facilities and has a dedicated workstation, health insurance coverage and temporary credentials for accessing the University network. He may receive a compensation of up to EUR 3,000 gross per month and, if applicable, reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses.<\/p>\n<h2>Italian Language Course<\/h2>\n<p>The Visiting Fellow can participate in Italian language courses at the University Language Centre at subsidised fees.<\/p>\n<h2>Activities and Teaching<\/h2>\n<p>During the period of stay, the Visiting Fellow can carry out study, research and collaboration activities approved by the Department and, if qualified, he can also perform teaching activities.<\/p>\n<h2>Visa and Residence Permit<\/h2>\n<p>Non-EU citizens must apply for a visa to enter Italy, for research reasons. For stays exceeding 90 days, it is necessary to start the procedure for a research clearance (nulla osta per ricerca) released by the Prefettura before applying for the research visa. For a stay shorter than 90 days the nulla osta is not required and it is enough filling and signing the Hosting Agreement (Convenzione d&#8217;accoglienza) before applying for the research visa. All details at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/en\/about-us\/international-relations\/welcome-services\/entry-and-stay-information-for-non-eu-citizens\/\">pages<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Contacts<\/h2>\n<p>For information, please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/en\/about-us\/international-relations\/area-coordinators-for-internationalisation\/\">CAI of the host department<\/a>. Support on entry procedures in Italy is provided by the Unit\u00e0 Promozione Internazionale<\/p>\n<h2>Forms Download forms<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/allegatoA-Visiting_Fellow.doc\">Attachment A-Visiting_Fellow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/allegatoB-Visiting_Fellow.doc\">Attachment B-Visiting_Fellow<\/a><\/li>\n<li>_<a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Allegato_C_Visiting_Fellow.xlsx\">Attachment_C_Visiting_Fellow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-test.unipi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Invito_per_visiting_Fellow.doc\">Visiting Fellow Invitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who is a Visiting Fellow? 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