An Inbound exchange scholar may engage in activities such as offering research seminars, capacity building training sessions (e.g., research methodology workshop), participation as an expert in an experiment/clinical experiment, providing support in setting up research infrastructure at AU, engage in meetings with research centres, engage in teaching activities as an adjunct or visiting faculty etc. at AU campus. Such a scholar may be one who is already engaged in some other professional or creative activities at AU and his/her visit may extend to collaborate on research, scholarship and teaching. The visit of the scholar can be during the Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters.
| Semester |
Application Deadline |
| Summer |
31 December |
| Fall & Spring |
3 February |
View the academic calendar
here.
There are two categories of Inbound Exchange Scholars defined as follows:
- Category-1: Inbound Exchange scholars visiting AU campus mainly for the purpose of conducting research. They may teach up to two courses (normally 6 credits hours) at AU.
- Category-2: Inbound Exchange scholars visiting AU campus mainly with duties similar to a full-time visiting faculty member. They teach the normal load of a full-time faculty member (normally 12 credit hours) at AU.
The visit of the scholar normally occurs during the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer exchanges can be approved on a case-by-case basis.
The eligibility criteria for the Inbound exchange scholar are as follows:
- The Inbound exchange scholar must provide recognizable benefits to the academic and research community of the host college or research centre, and in general to Ajman University.
- The Inbound exchange scholar must be recognized as an international expert in his/her area of teaching or in his/ her specialized area of research (e.g., research publications, global ranking of his/her institute, citations of his/her research articles etc.) or already established research collaborations with an AU research centre.
- The Inbound exchange scholar must hold an active appointment with one of the top 200 ranked institutions in the world as per the latest THE, QS, or Shanghai International University Rankings.
- The Inbound exchange scholar is usually on sabbatical leave from one of the top 200 ranked institutions in the world as per the latest THE, QS, or Shanghai International University Rankings. However, scholars who are not on sabbatical leave interested in joining AU through this program are welcome to apply to the program.
The financial support/benefits provided by AU include:
For Category-1, the financial support provided by AU includes:
- An economy class return airfares to the inbound exchange scholar and his spouse between his/her country of residence and AU. The tickets may be booked, preferably, by the AU Community Engagement Office.
- Accommodation allowance as per AU policies and procedures.
- Inbound exchange scholar insurance, UAE Visa and residency fees will be 100% covered by AU.
- Per semester Honorarium up to AED 10,000.
- Per semester teaching allowance (if applicable)
- AED 27,000: For teaching 2 courses
- AED 13,500: For teaching 1 course
For Category-2, the financial support provided by AU includes:
- Economy class return airfares for the inbound exchange scholar and his spouse from his/her country of residence to the UAE. The tickets may be booked, preferably, by the AU Public Relations Office.
- Accommodation allowance as per AU policies and procedures.
- Inbound exchange scholar insurance, UAE Visa and residency fees will be 100% covered by AU.
- Monthly salary as per AU policies and procedures for full-time visiting faculty members.
Summer Semester: For exchange faculty joining AU for a minimum duration of 4 weeks during the summer semester, up to AED 30,000 will be provided to cover:
Submit your application here
Faculty Exchange Policy