XV.C.3   Visiting Fellow

The appointment of visiting fellow is given to individuals who hold the Ph.D., are established scholars with equivalent training, or are accomplished individuals such as government officials, journalists, and writers, whose associations with the University and whose regular and significant presence at Yale for a limited period of time will be of mutual benefit. This appointment will only be given to individuals who need such formal affiliation to carry out their research or other planned activities at Yale. This appointment incorporates a former and very similar non-faculty appointment called research affiliate. Appointment at this rank requires review by the Postdoctoral Office and approval of the cognizant provost (in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences) or the dean (in one of the professional schools). Visiting fellows may normally be appointed for one semester or up to one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Any further appointment requires the approval of the member of the Provost's Office responsible for the department or school. Visiting fellows are not members of the faculty, and no teaching or work for the University is required or permitted. Visiting fellows are, however, eligible for certain library borrowing privileges, and the department may apply for a Yale e-mail account when it is necessary for the planned activities of the fellow. Appointees are not considered employees of Yale and do not receive Yale salary or fringe benefits. They must show evidence of sufficient financial support and adequate medical insurance for the period of time they hold the appointment.