Research Institutes: Faculty & Graduate Students

A: No. This program was designed in large part to address the needs of faculty on sabbatical. GRI fellows are restricted from working during their stay. This is due not only to local labor and visa laws but for tax reasons as well.

A: No. We do not have the resources to provide housing or identify schools. We may have some information provided to us by sites for some locations which we will circulate, but this is not the case for every site.

A: Yes. We make an effort to accommodate faculty who wish to use the GRI institutes for a shorter stay. In general, GRI faculty research trips start at two weeks and run to as long as the entire semester.

A: Yes. This is something we occasionally offer to faculty fellows only, space permitting and subject to visa regulations. It is important to note that in the case of a consecutive fall and spring semester stay, our office will provide the $50 per diem for the duration of one semester only and one round-trip ticket.

A: Several months before departure, an email containing a link to NYU Traveler's Egencia will be sent containing instructions on selecting an itinerary that is then subject to approval by the GRI office. Once approved, the fellow must confirm the itinerary via email. It will then be purchased by GRI.

A: Yes. Our office is willing to provide a ticket with dates that extend longer than the fellowship, provided that it is not significantly more expensive and that the stay does not violate visa restrictions. In the event that the fellow has already secured travel, the ticket cannot be substituted for other trips.

A: No. The program is open to full-time faculty only.

A: No. NYU faculty on-site to teach should seek support from their department and the site itself.

A: No. Faculty fellows must be active employees of New York University.

A: This program is for graduate students who are already working on a research project as part of their degree progress. In the case of PhD Candidates, this normally means their dissertation. Master's Candidates work on a thesis or a similar, in-depth, long-term project. The program is designed to give students access to archives, museums, and a general office space that they may not have at Washington Square.

A: Yes. As in New York, IRB approval or exemption is absolutely necessary for anyone working on research that involves human subjects. This includes, but is not limited to, interviews and surveys. Applicants must confirm exemption or provide proof of approval in order to participate in the program.

A: No. The research community enabled by the institutes is a large component of the program. While there are no stipulations as to how many hours or days per week fellows must be in their office (it is expected that fellows will make trips to archives and libraries), the program is for those who intend to use the office space provided and participate in life at the site.

A: No. We can only consider applications for NYU sites where a GRI Institute is located. Our site lists the locations (http://www.nyu.edu/research/provosts-global-research-initiatives/research-centers-faculty-graduate-students.html)

A: For graduate students, the minimum stay is three weeks and the maximum is one semester, subject to the visa requirements of the country.

A: No. GRI is not a degree granting program: it is not possible to participate in this program for credit, nor take/audit classes at the site. Rather, it is designed to provide support for graduate students who are conducting research for a dissertation or thesis. Generally, graduate student fellows have completed their coursework.

A: No. Fellows must be working on research only. Tax and visa rules also forbid students from working while in residence at a GRI.

A: Yes. All acceptances are provisional until our office receives an email from the applicant’s advisor indicating approval.

A: Yes, international students must check in with OGS (formerly OISS) prior to departure, bring with them a printout of the email indicating advisor approval and confirm that they can travel without violating the terms of their visa.

A: No. As stated on our website, we do not identify or provide housing for fellows. We may have some information provided to us by sites for some locations which we will circulate, but this is not the case for every site.

A: Yes. Master’s Candidates who can only be abroad during the summer may apply to spend up to two months in Prague. We have reserved the Prague site for June and July specifically to address this need. At this moment this is the only site where a summer stay is possible.

A: No. We do not host fellows during the summer (aside from the Prague program for Master’s Candidates only), due to other programs which take place during the summer. Doctoral Candidates interested in being in Prague during the summer may apply, but should note that priority will be given to Master’s Candidates.

A: In general, the project or dissertation title and five to ten complete sentences is adequate: it should be along the lines of an abstract.

A: No. GRI students may only spend one semester abroad during an academic year. In rare cases, exceptions have been made to have students stay longer, space permitting, but for office space use only- no additional per diem or travel support is provided and the stay is, of course, subject to visa regulations.

A: Several months before departure, an email containing a link to NYU Traveler's Egencia will be sent containing instructions on selecting an itinerary that is then subject to approval by the GRI office. Once approved, the fellow must confirm the itinerary via email. It will then be purchased by GRI.

A: Yes. Our office is willing to provide a ticket with dates that extend longer than the fellowship, provided that it is not significantly more expensive and that the stay does not violate visa restrictions. In the event that the fellow has already secured travel, the ticket cannot be substituted for other trips.

A: No. Our office will not provide reimbursement for travel already purchased or a ticket for a different trip.

A: Yes. Students may apply again after participating but for a different academic year only. These applicants will automatically be waitlisted until all first-time applicants are placed.

A: Yes. However, it’s important to note that priority will be given to first-time applicants to the program. If applying for both programs at the same time it’s best to keep this in mind and note first-choice preference in the application.

A: Yes. Most plans offer some coverage while traveling. However, GRI will purchase additional travel insurance from HTH Worldwide for students for the duration of the fellowship (dates of workspace assignment). This company provides an extensive plan of medical coverage while traveling outside of the US. Fellows traveling abroad significantly longer than the fellowship must arrange to extend this coverage at their own expense, per NYU mandate.

A: You will receive an email from HTH upon enrollment (usually one month prior to departure). Check your spam folder if you have not received it by then. You can print out a copy of the insurance card at hthworldwide.com. Inquiries regarding enrollment can be sent to customerservice@hthworldwide.com

A: The standard NYU student plan provides sufficient travel insurance coverage for a visa. You can get a letter showing coverage by the NYU plan by calling CHP at 877-373-1170. This is useful if you are applying early and have not yet been enrolled in HTH Worldwide. If you wish, you can apply for a visa with proof of insurance from HTH but this can only be done after you have been enrolled in the system (you will be notified by email). There is no advantage to showing coverage from one company versus the other in applying for a visa.