CSS is proud to host graduate students and university faculty who are engaged with the unique research environment of Hawaiʻi. Applicants should be researching topics or using materials with a strong connection to Hawaiʻi or in areas of expertise at the University. This connection should be highlighted in the program application/research proposal.

CSS Visiting Scholars are invited to participate in the activities of their host departments, as well as college-wide events. They receive relevant privileges, such as internet and library access. The College does not provide compensation, and office space is not generally available. View a listing of CSS Visiting Scholars.

The Fulbright Canada Visiting Research Chair is also part of the CSS Visiting Scholars Program. Established by UH Mānoa in partnership with Fulbright Canada, the program is housed in CSS under a five-year arrangement that began in 2017. It supports regional cooperation on issues including energy and the environment, Asia-Pacific engagement, indigenous issues, information communications technology, health disparities, policy and migration. The Fulbright Canada Visiting Research Chair has a separate application process from the CSS Visiting Scholars Program. Learn more about the program and its application process.

The decision to host a Visiting Scholar is made jointly by the CSS academic department and the CSS dean. Graduate students should be prepared to submit a letter of recommendation from their dissertation or thesis chair or other faculty supervisor. To be considered, complete a Visiting Scholars Program application.

Visiting Scholars Program

Email: vscholar@hawaii.edu