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VISITING SCHOLAR RESEARCHER STUDENT (V VS) AGREEMENT 2026

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The document outlines the Visiting Scholar/Researcher/Student (V/VS) Agreement between the University of Massachusetts (UMass) and a visiting individual. It details the purpose of the visit, terms of participation, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property rights, and responsibilities regarding safety and compliance with laws. The agreement emphasizes that UMass retains ownership of any intellectual property created during the visit and that there is no monetary compensation for the V/VS, except for potential expense reimbursements. It also includes provisions for termination, governing law, and force majeure.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the VISITING SCHOLAR RESEARCHER STUDENT (V VS) AGREEMENT in our editor.
Begin by entering the Effective Date at the top of the form. This is crucial as it marks the start of your agreement.
Fill in your name and details in the section referring to 'V/VS'. Ensure accuracy as this identifies you within the agreement.
In the Purpose section, review and confirm that you understand UMass's mission regarding education and research. You may add any specific research interests if applicable.
Complete the Consideration section by acknowledging that there will be no monetary compensation unless specified under clause 7c.
Specify the term of your agreement in months or years in the Term section. Remember, either party can terminate with written notice.
Review sections on Proprietary and Confidential Material, Publications, and Intellectual Property carefully. Ensure you understand your obligations regarding confidentiality and publication rights.
Finally, sign and date at the bottom of the form along with any required signatures from UMass representatives.

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What is a visiting student researcher?

A visiting student researcher is typically a current doctoral student in their home country who wishes to advance their research for a short period of time (typically 6-10 months) at a U.S. institution. They seek an affiliation with a specific faculty member at an institution and do not take credit-bearing classes.

What does a Visiting Researcher do?

In academia, a visiting scholar, visiting scientist, visiting researcher, visiting fellow, visiting lecturer, or visiting professor is a scholar from an institution who visits a host university to teach, lecture, or perform research on a topic for which the visitor is valued.

What is the difference between visiting scholar and Visiting Researcher?

A Visiting Scholar is generally a Professor of Law at another institution; a Visiting Researcher is generally someone who is working towards a graduate degree or doing postgraduate work at another institution.

What is the difference between a scholar and a researcher?

A scholar investigates and studies documents. When one thinks of a researcher, one thinks of imperical research, which does not usually involve studying documents (e.g., a researcher may investigate the number of migratory birds in a given location). This is the difference.

What is meant by visiting scholar?

The definition of visiting scholar includes any unpaid visiting faculty (i.e., Fulbright Scholars and faculty from other academic institutions during a period of sabbatical at their home institution).

What is the difference between a visiting scholar and a Visiting Researcher?

A Visiting Scholar (someone who received their highest law degree ten or more years ago) is generally a professor of law at another institution or a senior member of the legal profession; a Visiting Researcher (someone who received their highest law degree within the last ten years) is generally a person who is working

Is visiting scholar prestigious?

Such an invitation is often regarded as recognizing the scholars prominence in the field. Attracting prominent visiting scholars often allows the permanent faculty and graduate students to cooperate with prominent academics from other institutions, especially foreign ones.

Can a PhD student be a visiting scholar?

The PhD Visiting Scholars program is intended for current PhD students who are sufficiently proficient in their disciplines to engage in scholarly interaction that would benefit both Stern as well as the Visiting scholar.

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