Faculty Exchange Program

The Carnegie Mellon | Portugal Program supports faculty exchange programs, in which Portuguese academics can spend at least one term working in research and education at Carnegie Mellon to experience the culture of a top United States university. Carnegie Mellon professors are also given the opportunity to spend time in Portugal to engage in teaching and research activities with local institutions of higher education and research labs.

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The goal of the faculty exchange program is to accelerate the adoption of best practices through cultural immersion giving the opportunity to adopt, adapt, propagate, and consolidate the best practices of top universities.
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This unique opportunity is offered by the Carnegie Mellon | Portugal Program to promote a positive exchange of culture and faculty experiences.

During their time, a faculty member from Portugal is exposed to the same environment and working conditions as a colleague at Carnegie Mellon University. The visitor receives a formal appointment as a visiting faculty member, is hosted by a research group, joins the teaching team of a course (undergraduate or graduate level) in a specific area of interest, and is invited to participate in various activities. The same applies to faculty members of Carnegie Mellon, who join a Portuguese university for a given period of time.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for the faculty exchange program the candidates should send:
     - Curriculum Vitae (C.V.);
     - Leave of absence (written authorization from home department/institution);   
     - Completed application form with:
            - Personal Information;
            - Period of visit;
            - Hosting department (Indicate the name of the people you will work with);
            - Work Plan (Activities and Objectives).

The documents should be sent by email to the National Director of the Carnegie Mellon|Portugal Program, João Barros (jbarros@cmuportugal.org).

ADMISSION PROCESS

The candidate’s application will be analyzed and authorised by the ICTI Directors. The decisions are reviewed by the Board of Directors. The admission process will take two weeks at the most.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT – Mobility Scholarship

The faculty admitted to the faculty exchange program will receive a Mobility Scholarship to cover the living expenses during the stay. The financial support will be available for one-term stay (4 months).

A contract will have to be signed with the person admitted to the Faculty Exchange Program. At the end of the Faculty Exchange Program, the visiting faculty will be required to submit one page report describing the activity developed during that period.

The Mobility Scholarship will be paid at the end of each month with the exception of the first month, which will be paid 50% in advance and 50% at the end of that month. The last payment will depend on the reception of the final report.

All reservations and payments to cover travel expenses (air plane ticket, train ticket, taxi, etc.), and expenditures for accomodation, meals and transportation will be made directly by the recipient of the mobility scholarship. There is no need for the presentation of the expenditure receipts. All the expenses above the amount of the mobility scholarship will be supported by the person.

Althought each person may choose where to live, several hotels and Inns are offered at a reduced Carnegie Mellon rate. There are also several boarding houses which are available. In order to have access to the Carnegie Mellon rate, visiting faculty mus indicate that they are visiting on behalf of Carnegie Mellon University.

If you need any clarification, please send an email with your doubts to info@cmuportugal.org.

FACULTY EXCHANGE GUIDELINES

In the following document find all the steps prior to going to Carnegie Mellon University (pdf).

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Carnegie Mellon | Portugal Program Mission: 

The mission of the Carnegie Mellon|Portugal Program is to create new knowledge in key focused areas of information and communications technologies by means of cutting-edge research, world-class graduate education, and a close connection with Portuguese Industry, thus placing Portugal at the forefront of Science and Innovation.