Epilepsy Foundation of America-Merritt-Putnam Int'l Visiting Prof Program 


The purpose of the Merritt-Putnam International Visiting Professor 
Program is to promote the exchange of information and expertise on
epilepsy between the United States and foreign countries. The 
program is a joint endeavor between the Epilepsy Foundation of
America and the interested country (or between EFA and an institution
within the United States wishing to request a Visiting Professor from
another country). At least one party in the exchange - either the
visiting professor or the host institution - must be from the United
States.

Role of the Visiting Professor: The Visiting Professor is assigned to 
     assist the country with its specific problems. In effect, Visiting
     Professors are expected to be "working partners" in the institution
     where they are assigned. 

Responsibility of the Host Country: Interested countries are asked to
     clearly define their requirements and outline the resources,
     facilities and trained staff available to take advantage of the
     services of the Visiting Professor. Additionally, there must be
     some evidence that the host country and institution(s) are
     committed to and in a position to take action based on the results
     of the visit.

Period: The usual assignment is from three to six weeks. However, this
      is negotiable depending upon the situation.

Stipend: Only the cost of transportation and other incidental expenses
      of the Visiting Professor, to and from the host country, are
      assumed by the EFA. EFA does not make or coordinate arrangements
      for housing, meals, or local transportation for the Visiting
      Professor. The host country assumes responsibility for 
      coordinating the local travel arrangements and for living and
      subsistence costs of the Visiting Professor during the visit.

Deadline:  There is no specific application deadline. Applications
      may be submitted at any time during the year.

Contact: Epilepsy Foundation of America
         Merritt-Putnam International 
   	    Visiting Professor Program
         4351 Garden City Drive
         Landover, MD 20785
	 Tel. (301) 459-3700
	 Fax (301) 507-2684


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