Visiting Scholar Information
The Computer Forum provides the opportunity to send visitors to study and engage in research under the direction of a Stanford faculty member. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the compatibility of the visitor's research with that of a faculty member, and upon the availability of office space.
Member companies may send their scientists or engineers for an extended stay at Stanford to collaborate with a member of the Computer Science Department, Computer Systems Laboratory, and Information Systems Laboratory faculty. The length of stay ranges anywhere from six months to three years. The fee is $60,000 per year. Such opportunities are available by mutual agreement between the Forum member company and a Stanford faculty member. Membership in the Computer Forum is required to participate.
Upon arrival at Stanford a Visiting Scholar will receive:
- A shared office in the Gates Computer Science Building
- Stanford University course auditing privileges
- Access to the Stanford University library system and other campus facilities
- Access to the Stanford University network
- A computer account
For further information, contact Sarah Lee, Member Services Coordinator, at 650.723.2999 or email saylee@forum.stanford.edu

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