Center for Teaching, Learning, and Development

Visiting Scholars and Artist Program 2026-2027 application

Sponsoring Department(s)/Unit(s)

Sponsoring departments and/or academic units (required)

Clearly identify all sponsoring departments and/or academic units. Priority will be given to applications involving two or more departments/units.

VSAP Host Coordinator

Salutation

Name (required)

Phone (required)

Email (required)

Mail stop

Department (required)

Proposed Scholar/Artist

Salutation

Name (required)

Expected Date(s) of Visit (required)

Current Occupation (required)

Institution (required)

Date of Initial Email Contact (required)

Date Invitation Was Confirmed (required)

Amount of Requested VSAP Funds

Amount of Requested VSAP Funds (required)

Enter an amount in USD.

Confirmation of Department Chair/Director approval (required)

Cover Letter

Describe the visitor’s distinguished record and the anticipated impact of the proposed activities on WMU’s campus.

Cover Letter submission (required)

One file only.
100 MB limit.
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Biographical Sketch

Brief Biographical and Academic Sketch: Abstract (125 words max)
This abstract will appear in the printed Visiting Scholars and Artists Program (VSAP) brochure and should briefly introduce the visiting scholar or artist to the campus and broader community. It should highlight their academic background, area(s) of expertise, and the nature of their planned visit, including lectures, workshops, performances, or other events (including dates and locations, if known). Please write the abstract in third person, using clear and engaging language accessible to a general audience. This is an opportunity to showcase the visit and generate interest in their events.

If VSAP funding is approved, an updated Word document version of this abstract must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the award. Please email the updated abstract to @email with the subject line “VSAP [Award Year].” Timely submission of any revisions is important to allow sufficient time for the updated abstract to be included in the printed VSAP brochure and other promotional materials.

Brief Biographical and Academic Sketch (required)

Schedule of Activities

Include tentative locations, dates, times, and anticipated audiences.

Schedule of Activities (required)

Itemized Budget

Indicate the amount of VSAP support requested (required)

Provide a detailed breakdown of how funds will be spent (required)

List all additional funding sources supporting this visit (required)

Confirmation of Contact with Visiting Scholar/Artist

Attach email communication confirming the visit (in English or with an English translation).

Confirmation of Contact with Visiting Scholar/Artist (required)

One file only.
100 MB limit.
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Curriculum Vitae

Provide a CV (in English) for the proposed scholar/artist if applicable or required for eligibility.

Curriculum Vitae upload (required)

One file only.
100 MB limit.
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