Visiting Scholars
Visiting Scholars
Sponsorship by a School of Nursing faculty member is required. Primary attention is given to the fit between the prospective scholar’s research, education and/or practice goals and the faculty sponsor. Faculty biographies can be found on our website.
How to Apply
To apply to be a visiting scholar, complete the School of Nursing Visiting Scholar application and submit to globnurs along with a current vita (in English) and proof of English proficiency. Applications are reviewed one time per year and are due by March 30th. Only completed applications will be considered. Applicants will receive email notification of acceptance by no later than April 30. Visits typically begin 3 months after notification of acceptance and pending approval of J-Visa documents. Email questions about the visiting scholar program to globnurs@umn.edu.
Expenses
Visiting scholars are also required to pay certain fees.
Our Visiting Scholars
2018-2019
2018-2019
Scholar: Alice Nyirazigama
University: University of Rwanda
Focus: Nursing and one health
Sponsor(s): Carolyn Porta
2017-2018
2017-2018
Scholar: Bi Lian Chen
University: National Yang-Ming University
Focus: nursing informatics
Sponsor(s): Chi-Lin Chi
Scholar: Dr. Yeoungsuk Song
University: Kyungpook National University
Focus: Cardiovascular Nursing
Sponsor(s): Ruth Lindquist
2016-2017
2016-2017
Scholar: Qiaoqin Wan
University: West China School of Nursing, China
Focus: geriatric nursing and neurological disorders
Sponsor(s): Fang Yu
2015-2016
2015-2016
Scholar: Akemi Matsuzawa, Ph.D.
University: Ibaraki Christian University, Japan
Focus: Children with special health care needs
Sponsor(s): Wendy Looman and Ann Garwick
2014-2015
2014-2015
Scholar: Kareema Hussein, Ph.D.
University: Kufa University, Iraq
Focus: Simulation training and pediatric blood disorders
Sponsor(s): Casey Hooke and Martha Kubik
Scholar: Yan Jiang, Ph.D.
University: West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
Focus: Chronic illness care
Sponsor(s): Fang Yu
2013-2014
2013-2014
Scholar: Minli Fu, MSN
University: Changzhou University, China
Focus: Gerontological research
Sponsor(s): Fang Yu
2012-2013
2012-2013
Scholar: Jing-Jy Wang, Ph.D.
University: National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Focus: Gerontological care
Sponsor(s): Merrie Kaas
Scholar: Miao-Fen Yen, Ph.D.
University: National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Focus: Chronic illness care
Sponsor(s): Sandra Edwardson
Scholar: Hildur Sigurdardottir, M.S.
University: University of Iceland, Iceland
Focus: Maternal birth experience
Sponsor(s): Melissa Avery
2011-2012
2011-2012
Scholar: Hou "Evita" I-Ching, Ph.D.
University: National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Focus: Informatics
Sponsor(s): Bonnie Westra
Scholar: Myun-Sook Jun, Ph.D.
University: Seoul National University, Korea
Focus: Informatics
Sponsor(s): Connie Delaney
Scholar: Sopen Chunuan, Ph.D.
University: Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Focus: Maternal and child nursing
Sponsor(s): Melissa Avery and Barbara McMorris
2010-2011
2010-2011
Scholar: Philip Almbjerg
University: Slagelse Hospital, Denmark
Focus: Nurse anesthesia studies
Sponsor(s): Kathryn White
Scholar: Pachanat Tantikosoom, Ph.D.
University: Chulalongkom University, Thailand
Focus: Cardiovascular disease
Sponsor(s): Ruth Lindquist
2009-2010
2009-2010
Scholar: Yeoungsuk Song, Ph.D.
University: Kyungpook National University, South Korea
Focus: Cardiovascular research
Sponsor(s): Ruth Lindquist