Visiting Appointments
The Stanford School of Medicine Handbook Online, Chapter 5, contains information and appointment forms for Visiting Appointments (Lecturer, Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) to the School of Medicine. This appointment is used when a faculty member comes to Stanford and is on leave from another institution for a fixed period of time - minimum of 6 months. This position can be paid or unpaid and appointments can be renewed for one time only.
The Research Policy Handbook, Chapter 9, contains information for Visiting Scholars. This appointment is used for scholars visiting from an outside institution, who hold a Ph.D. or MD, and will be funded by external sources.
The Stanford School of Medicine Handbook Online, Chapter 5 contains information and appointment forms for Consulting Appointments (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) to the School of Medicine. This appointment is used for someone who is in industry, business, or Government and maintains their primary responsibilities while they hold this appointment. Appointments are usually for one year and renewable.
The Research Policy Handbook, Chapter 9, contains information for Visiting Researchers. This appointment is used for researchers who do not hold an advanced degree and are invited by a faculty member to engage in research at Stanford. For more information, please contact the Director of Graduate Admissions and Degree Progress, or download this word document:
