Visiting (non-U.S.) Fulbright Scholars

Step 1

The first step in inviting a Fulbright Scholar to UF (separate from their IIE application) is to obtain approval from UF’s Research, Integrity, Security, and Compliance (RISC) office. Please follow the instructions provided by UF Research website.

Step 2

After RISC approval, create a UFID for the scholar and complete an International Research Form (IRF). Send the completed form to EVS@ufic.ufl.edu.

Note: Sponsoring departments serve as the host for visiting scholars.

Step 3

Issue the Offer Letter

Once RISC approval has been received and the UFID number created, use the offer letter template to issue the official invitation letter.

Step 4

Submit Final IRF to UFIC

Please ensure the final IRF is submitted to EVS@ufic.ufl.edu so the UF International Center (UFIC) can maintain a record of all Fulbright visitors hosted by UF.

Step 5

Scholar Check-In Upon Arrival

Once the scholar arrives, remind them to contact EVS@ufic.ufl.edu to schedule an in-person check-in and orientation with UFIC.

Step 6

Visiting (non-U.S.) scholars come to the University of Florida from abroad to pursue their educational and professional goals. They apply in their home country, and their entry arrangements are supervised by Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) and other affiliated Fulbright programs.

International scholars should consult the CIES website for information about how to find a sponsor in a U.S. university. Departments wishing to sponsor a visiting (non-U.S.) scholars, should also consult CIES.

Notification of award to a visiting (non-U.S.) Fulbright scholar must be sent by UF Faculty Sponsor to Luis Johnson at lfjohnson@ufic.ufl.edu. Sponsoring departments serve as hosts to the visiting scholars.

All visiting (non-U.S.) scholars must check in at the University of Florida International Center through the Exchange Visitor Services by appointment only.

Review the offer letter template for your Fulbright Visitors.