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International Visiting Scholars

Welcome to the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences' International Visiting Scholars Program.

This program is aimed at providing a unique opportunity for select scholars around the world to pursue scholarly and intellectual development in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at GW. 

Scholars will be sponsored by the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, and have access to resources such as the Gelman Library, the Brookings Institution, the Library of Congress, and much more. Our university's prime location in Washington D.C. provides scholars with rich opportunities to engage all the government agencies, institutions, foreign embassies, and intellectual communities located in the U.S. Nation's capital. 


Prospective Visiting Scholars

For scholars applying for the first time to be a Visiting Scholar at GW CCAS.

Current Visiting Scholars

For scholars renewing their status as a Visiting Scholar at GW CCAS.

CCAS Department Sponsors

For CCAS Departments who will be sponsoring Visiting Scholars.