Visiting Professorship Scheme

Not all schools qualify for help through the Sub-committee on the Union Calendar as these have to be international in character. The Executive Committee recognises that there are many worthwhile schools in developing countries and countries of the former Eastern bloc that are not international but would nevertheless benefit greatly from IUCr support. The IUCr Visiting Professorship Scheme was therefore established. According to this Scheme, up to three eminent scientists present a short course at a workshop or school and their travel and insurance costs are met by the IUCr. The local organizers cover the accommodation/subsistence expenses.

Visiting Professorships have so far been held in a number of countries and have been very much appreciated by the hosts.

Those interested in applying for a Visiting Professorship should contact the Executive Secretary for further information.  Please note that applications have to be submitted by the local organizers.

National meetings in developing countries

The scope of meetings that may be supported through the Sub-committee on the Union Calendar has been extended so that national meetings that are held in developing countries are now included.  Such meetings will also be eligible for support through the Visiting Professorship Scheme, where appropriate.  Organizers of national meetings in developing countries interested in applying for support for young scientists and/or Visiting Professorships should contact the Chair of the Sub-committee on the Union Calendar (Professor L.T.J. Delbaere, email: louis.delbaere@usask.ca) or the Executive Secretary (email: execsec@iucr.org) to request an Application Form.