CAS: George A. Miller Visiting Professors & Scholars
This grant brings distinguished scholars or professionals to UIUC for short- or long-term residencies to foster interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and intellectual exchange on campus.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates: March 5, 2024 (Applications due) | March 19, 2024 (Letters of support due) | September 29, 2026 (Complete application including letters of support due for Spring 2027 events and after) | March 23, 2027 (Complete application including letters of support due for Fall 2027 events and after)
Funding Amounts: Partial funding for visiting faculty appointments; award size and duration vary by proposal (minimum residency: 5 business days, up to one academic year).
Summary: Supports distinguished scholars and professionals for short- or long-term residencies at UIUC to contribute to interdisciplinary scholarly, professional, or creative programs.
Key Information: Host units must provide substantial financial commitment; application requires multiple letters of support.
Description
The George A. Miller Visiting Professors & Scholars program, administered by the Center for Advanced Study at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, provides partial funding to bring individuals of outstanding achievement in academic or public life for residencies ranging from 5 business days to an entire academic year. Visitors may teach special courses or seminars, engage in research, collaborate with faculty and students, and participate in interdisciplinary events. The program aims to enrich the intellectual life of the campus and foster cross-disciplinary exchange. Regular faculty duties are not expected of visitors, and they should not be assigned to teach regularly scheduled courses or fill in for faculty on leave.
