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J-1 Exchange Visitor Category

Research Scholar (including Post-Docs): Primary objective is research but may also include observing and collaborating with an ongoing research project. 80% of time must be research related. Research Scholars may teach or lecture up to 20% in addition to conducting research.

Professors (including Post-Docs): Primary objective, 80% minimum, is classroom instruction in their field but may also include lecturing, observing, or consulting. Professors may also participate in departmental research up to 20% of their time.

Short-Term Scholar: A Short-Term Scholar may be a professor, researcher, specialist, or person with similar education or accomplishments coming to the US on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills.

Host Responsibilities

  • ✓ The host department/faculty advisor should communicate with the J-1 Scholar to
  • arrange for airport pick-up and assisting them in finding housing (OGSIA has collected and complied rental information close to campus for reference);
  • arrange for office space within the department;
  • ensure that the visitor is integrated into the activities of the department.
  • assist or collaborate with the exchange visitor and to be aware of the visitor's activities
  • ✓ The host is responsible for ensuring that OGSIA is notified of any changes in the J-1 Scholar's program such as early departure, changes in location of activity or any changes that differ from the KSU activities outlined in the original DS-2019 Request Form.
  • ✓ The host should encourage the J-1 Scholar to participate in the OGSIA's cross cultural activities.
  • The host should incorporate at least one cross cultural program into the visitor's academic program. This might include attendance at a relevant conference, a round table discussion with fellow colleagues and/or students, a sight-seeing excursion, or inclusion in a holiday celebration. Remember, the goal is to introduce them to American culture and help them to gain a better understanding of U.S. society.
  • The host is expected to work together with OGSIA to help their exchange visitors to find opportunities to share their own culture and expertise with Americans. This might include inviting a scholar to speak in your classroom or assisting them in offering a lecture to the wider University or local community on an area related to their own culture and society.
  • ✓ The host is responsible to supervise the J-1 Scholar’s academic activities and assessment his/her accomplishments and behaviors. The host is expected to submit the J-1 Scholar’s final annual evaluation to OGSIA.