Program Requirements
Shorenstein APARC accepts nominated visiting fellows from organizations that have joined the Center as GAP affiliates on a space-available basis. We encourage member organizations to nominate representatives whose research interests coincide with the Center’s own research agenda. We request that all visiting fellows actively participate in program and Center-wide activities, and, at the end of the academic year, submit a research paper and give an oral presentation to the APARC community, both in English.
The GAP schedule mirrors the Stanford academic calendar, beginning in September and ending in June, and is designed to give the participants flexibility to pursue research and academic topics of their interest. Visiting fellows are not enrolled in a degree-granting program within the University.
All communication for GAP is conducted in English, so it is vital that participants have adequate command of English to maximize their experience. An official test score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (
TOEFL), preferably of 89 or higher (or equivalent test), is required for admission.
Stanford University offers an intensive summer program in spoken and written English. Although optional, many of our visiting fellows participate in this six-week program that usually begins in early July. Its cost to the visitor/affiliate organization is additional to and separate from the affiliate membership fee.
Visiting Fellow Nominations
Global Affiliate member organizations select the candidates they wish to nominate as visiting fellows. Please note that nominees whose research interests coincide with those of Shorenstein APARC are preferred. Nominations from affiliate organizations are requested by February for residence beginning in June.