Criteria

• Visit will significantly impact research and/or educational programs.
• Visitor shows excellent potential to collaborate with one or more faculty members.  Nominations from faculty groups are encouraged.
• There is a good possibility that a long-term collaboration will unfold.
• Visit is aligned with department goals and objectives in education and/or research.  Support from the department is encouraged.
• Visits that contribute to faculty development, particularly junior faculty, are encouraged.

Selection Process

• Selection committee: one faculty member from each department appointed by the chairs and one advisory board member.  Appointments made in the fall semester.
• Faculty submit a nominating proposal to the selection committee by February 1st each year.
• Selection Committee ranks up to three candidates and submits recommendation to the Dean by March 1st. The selection committee may make no recommendation if they feel the cases are not strong.
• Dean of Engineering will make the final awards by March 15th.  The number of awards will depend on available funds and the strength of the recommendations.  Awards will not necessarily be made each year.
• The host/collaborator for international visitors must allow ample additional time to work with International Programs to make the necessary arrangements for the visitor.

Nominating Proposal

• Narrative describing proposed collaboration and impact
• Duration of visit
• Budget: salary, travel, supplies, etc.
• Candidate's curriculum vitae

Example scenarios might include:

A long duration visit for a semester or year with $30k provided by the college and matched by a grant and/or department funds.

Short duration visits for several weeks or months requiring $10k to supplement department or other sources of support.

An exchange visit where $20k is provided by the college for the Visiting Scholar and other funds (possibly from the college) support the UNC Charlotte collaborator to visit the exchanging institution.

Budgets will typically be limited to about $30k, but other funds may be available from time to time to allow for larger awards.