Candidates are encouraged to apply early as there are a limited number of Visiting Scholar appointments offered each year, and acceptance into the Program is competitive.
Please note that the Columbia University (and the Columbia Business School) academic calendar runs from September to May, with fall term between September and December and spring term between January and May. Though Visiting Scholars are not required to arrange their visit to CJEB to coincide within the Columbia academic year, many choose to do so in order to be able to audit classes and partake in University activities.
After receiving completed applications, the selection committee, chaired by Professors David Weinstein and Hugh Patrick, reviews all materials.
Deadlines
APPLY BY DATES / DESIRED VISITING SCHOLAR TERM
March 1 |
For Fall term visitors with start dates on or after September 1 |
July 1 |
For Spring term visitors with start dates on or after January 1 |
November 1 |
For Summer term visitors with start dates on or after May 1 |
Fees
TIME PERIOD |
CJEB CORPORATE SPONSOR VISITING SCHOLARS |
GOVERNMENT VISITING SCHOLARS |
ACADEMIC VISITING SCHOLARS |
Monthly / Yearly Costs |
$3,000/month or $33,000/12 months |
$3,000/month or 33,000/12 months |
$2,000/month or $20,000/12 months |
Fees in the above chart will be effective starting January 1, 2023. (Fees are conditional and subject to change.)
If you have questions about which category applies to you, please contact us.
Admission Criteria
As of 2015, CJEB Visiting Scholars are now required to have working knowledge of spoken and written English, as mandated by the U.S. State Department. English proficiency will be determined in one the following ways:
- A recognized English language test
- Signed documentation from an English language school or academic institution in the US or abroad
- An interview (in-person, by phone, or by video-conference) conducted by the faculty sponsor or representative of the academic department
(Note: If Visiting Scholars wish to improve on their English language abilities during the program, we recommend the American Language Program or similar programs upon arrival in New York City.)
Contact
For any questions or to submit an application, please contact Ryoko Ogino, Managing Director, at 212-853-8593 or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
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