Visiting scholar

A visiting scholar is usually invited by the host institution, and it is not out of the ordinary for them to provide accommodation.Such an invitation is often regarded as recognizing the scholar's prominence in the field.In the UK, a visiting scholar or visiting academic usually has to pay a so-called bench fee to the university, which will give access to shared office space and other university facilities and resources (such as the library).The purpose of a visiting scholars programs is generally to bring to the university or educational institution in question an exceptional senior scholar who can contribute to the community's intellectual and research endeavors and international projection.Hence, in addition to conducting their own research, visitors are often expected to participate in productive institutional activities, such as:
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