Visiting Research Scholars Program

Exchange Visitor Program at Hartford International University

Hartford International University (HIU) welcomes international scholars, professors, and J-1 students, both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking, to teach, lecture, study, and engage in research through its U.S. Department of State-approved Exchange Visitor Program. HIU is authorized to sponsor J-1 Research Scholars, Professors, and Students, and proudly welcomes Fulbright scholars as part of its academic community. 

The J-1 Exchange Visitor program was founded as part of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (The Fulbright–Hays Act) and falls under the purview of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Its stated purpose is: "to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange.” The J-1 Exchange Visitor immigration status allows individuals to participate in cross-cultural, academic, and learning experiences in the U.S. with a designated Program Sponsor on a temporary and non-immigrant basis. The Department of State provides more information about the J-1 Exchange Visitor program on its BridgeUSA Website.

You can also read The Exchange Visitor Program Participant Welcome Brochure which contains contact information for the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program.