Helen C. Levitt Endowed Annual Visiting Professorship
Helen C. Levitt Endowed Annual Visiting Professorship supports faculty scientists’ research sabbaticals, collaboration, and teaching to foster scientific exchange at Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine.
Funder: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Due Dates: Rolling (nominations accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Salary, travel funds, and research-expense support for 6–12 months; salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Summary: Supports established faculty scientists undertaking a research sabbatical with collaboration and teaching at Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine.
Key Information: Nomination materials must be submitted by a Carver College of Medicine faculty host.
Description
The Helen C. Levitt Endowed Annual Visiting Professorship supports an established faculty scientist spending six to twelve months at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The appointment combines a research sabbatical with modest teaching responsibilities and provides salary, travel funds, and support toward research expenses. Research interests may relate to any discipline within the college.
Visiting professors are expected to interact or collaborate with established University of Iowa scientists and engage with students and trainees. Their activities include lectures, participation in research and educational programs, and consultation with students, trainees, and faculty. The college’s Dean’s Office reviews nominations, and the Dean extends offers. Departmental affiliation is determined by the visitor’s expertise and interests in consultation with collegiate and departmental administrations.
