Visiting scholars
"A Visiting Scholar is a scientist with academic and professional qualifications affiliated with foreign universities, higher education institutions or research centres, who conducts research or scientific collaboration and possibly delivers supplementary educational activities at the University of Pavia."
The University of Pavia is pleased to host scholars from all over the world for a research period, because we firmly believe in the transformative power of academic inquiry. We are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant research community, investing in cutting-edge projects and fostering collaborations across borders. Embracing diversity and the exchange of ideas, we actively welcome and support the valuable contributions of international scholars, enriching our collective pursuit of insights and progress.
Becoming a Visiting Scholar at our institution is possible only by invitation. Therefore, if you do not have a contact person yet, in order to facilitate your invitation process we recommend that you find an appropriate contact by visiting unipv.unifind.cineca.it
Once you have identified the staff member you would like to interact with, please send her/him an email including your CV (Curriculum Vitae/Resumé) to demonstrate your area of expertise and how an exchange would benefit both universities.
After making arrangements with the appropriate staff member, please follow the specific procedure described in the sections relating to the projects currently underway.
CURRENTLY OPEN PROJECTS
Listed below are the projects currently underway at the University of Pavia. These projects, part of our efforts in the process of internationalisation and enhancement of our research capabilities, showcase the academic work our institution supports and reflect our commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation.
The University of Pavia is delighted to welcome scholars from non-Italian universities, higher education institutions and advanced centres for a research period.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE If you have been selected as a Visiting Scholar, in order to receive a formal invitation and be provided with key documents and services, you must register your data in the Visiting Staff application portal Please be aware that the application on the platform is only possible after contacting a Reference Professor and confirming a visiting period at the University of Pavia. Without completing these preliminary steps, the application will be rejected. ACCEPTANCE LETTER MANDATORY IN-PERSON CHECK-IN Before arriving in Pavia, you should write an email to your Department contact in order to schedule the mandatory in-person check-in, which must take place upon your arrival. The check-in, held at your Host Department, will officially start your stay and activate the services you are entitled to. |
In order to promote cooperation with developing countries, the Commitee for International Cooperation and Development (CICOPS) of the University of Pavia and EDiSU (Agency for the Right to Higher Education) annually offer to academics and researchers a number of scholarships covering a research period at UNIPV ranging from 1 to 3 months.
Applicants must fulfil all the following requirements:
- Reside in a developing country, as classified as low income/lower middle income/upper middle income by the World Bank;
- Have at least two years of teaching experience in any field or two years of activity with a specific interest in the field of development studies within international research centres, organisations or institutions;
- Not be enrolled in a PhD or post-graduate program at an Italian University;
- Have the support of a staff member of the University of Pavia, who invites the applicant with a formal invitation letter.
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For further information, please read the Call for Applications 2025 (expired on 31/05/2024). Applications must be submitted on the Application Portal |
ORGANIZATION, SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOLAR
The CICOPS office will manage the scholar’s stay from a logistical perspective.
The office will be responsible for:
- Contacting the scholar approximately two/three months before his/her departure for Italy to begin the visa procedures;
- Purchasing a round-trip flight ticket (economy class);
- Subscribing the scholar to a health insurance policy;
- Booking accommodation at a University College for the duration of the stay;
- Requesting free access to university canteens;
- Providing a sum for small expenses once the scholar arrives in Pavia.
The CICOPS office and the host Department will ensure that the scholar has access to the necessary services for study and research activities (network access, library entry, etc.).
The scholar will be required to sign the EDISU Regulations, applicable to all university residences, as well as all documentation related to Health Safety Protocols (Protocol, Vademecum, etc.). Failure to comply with these regulations will result in the interruption of the study period and the suspension of the scholarship payment.
VISA FOR ENTRY INTO ITALY
The Farnesina website "Visto per l’Italia" explains whether a foreign citizen needs to apply for a visa to enter Italy. CICOPS scholars must apply for a STUDY visa at the Italian Embassy in their home country.
To apply for the visa, they must submit a pre-application through the UNIVERSITALY portal. After registering, they must enter their personal and professional details. In the "Course name" field, they should indicate "CICOPS," while in the "Course type" field, they should select "CORSO SINGOLO."
Once the application is complete, they must inform the CICOPS office, which will validate the application and send it to the Embassy. At this point, the scholars can schedule an appointment at the relevant Embassy to submit the visa application.