Polije welcomes applications from students, senior academics, professors, and researchers who wish to spend periods of monthly up to yearly in the faculty to exchange expertise, carry-out research, etc with faculty members of a department as their scientific counterpart.
Applicant must:
Hold a Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree (or equivalent) in a field relevant to the research topic (for thesis, dissertation, or research project).
Hold a Master or PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field for teaching purposes. (visiting lecturer)
Satisfy Indonesian government requirements for international researcher’s entry to Indonesia. (apply for research permit to Ministry of Research and Technology for scholars who will do their research with the period at least 3 months or more)
Are the faculty member of a university currently involved in an organization/association in which Polije is a member or join this visiting scholar program under the agreed visiting scholar scheme or are the faculty member of a university having agreement/MoU with Polije.
Secure your own funding during your research period at Polije
The visiting scholar is normally attached to a member or group of staff who share the research interests of the Scholar. The scheme is designed for those who wish to focus on a specific research area, but without registering for a formal academic qualification and are not employed by the University during their stay.
The following documents must be submitted together in English to Polije International Office
Sending the Registration Supporting Documents by Mail/Courier Service
Send all documents required to the International Office. Any requirement and correspondence related to the origin Country of the candidate scholar is suggested to be appended clearly before the arrival of the scholar to Indonesia.
Email: ukerma@polije.ac.id
International Office
Applications along with their supporting documents will be reviewed from the International Office to the Faculty. Approved candidates will receive the acceptance letter and recommendation letter to apply for a Research permit from the International Office. The application process may take around 10 working days.
The Secretariat of Foreign Research Permit will review all documents and do the proposal selection based on documents (CV, research proposal, copy of passport, format of approval). Any correspondence will be contacted by email circulation.
Evaluation of Foreign Research Permit by coordinating team. The evaluation period will be held once a month on the 15th every month.
After your foreign research permit has been approved, then the secretariat will issue a visa for acquirement (single/multi entry visa). Visa approval from immigration office will be sent to the Indonesian Embassy (of the originating applicant) where the scholar can obtain the limited visa.
Then, the scholar can process their flight for their departure to Polije. If you need a pick up arrangement, the International Office will provide pick up service with cost or you can take a plane or train.
It is usually easier for the faculty to accommodate short visits. Period’s extension will be considered for distinguished visitors making major contributions to Faculty’s research.
Polije does not extend financial support to assist visiting scholars with their living expenses. The visiting scholars are suggested to find their own sponsor or foundation to fund his/her research or may cover their personal expenses.
The International Office can give advice on private accommodation or reasonable guest houses/hotels. Limited fund to cover basic accommodation may be available for certain faculties. The International Office staff will assist new applicants to find suitable accommodation upon request.
Before the visiting scholars do their research at UI, they need to prepare their valid passport, research visa (processed by Ministry), research permit (processed by Ministry), report to immigration office and police headquarters upon their arrival, travelling permit, research Information report, KITAS (for scholars who will stay in Indonesia for 1 year or more), exit permit, etc. However, the International Office will assist them to process it, which costs will be covered by their own personal expenses.
Visiting scholars have to arrange their health insurance coverage prior to leaving their home countries. It is the responsibility of the scholars to arrange their own medical insurance to protect against medical expenses during their research period at UI.
For details please refer to “Facilities”
Visiting Scholars may be requested to give a public presentation at some point during their visit. This presentation provides an opportunity for the Visiting Scholars to share his/her work with staff and students in the department/faculty as well as across the University Visiting Scholars must produce a report to the host faculty and IO at the end of the program.
The nominating faculty member will either serve as facilitator or designate a scientific counterpart for the Visiting Scholar during his/her visit. The department hosting the Visiting Scholar will designate a staff contact in the department to facilitate normal activities with the Visiting Scholar and faculty mentor. The study program will design and arrange the program for the visiting scholars during his/her research period, also facilitate the public presentation related to his/her research topic, that will be presented to the students/staff at the host faculty.
All intellectual property arising from the program will be subject to the same conditions as standard procedures defined by HAKI. Ownership and responsibility for the exploitation of intellectual property rests with the host institution or otherwise stated in agreement with Polije’s partner universities.
