Applicants may submit their application to visit the Fields Institute if the following criteria are met:

• The visit is temporary and for periods ranging from 10 days to twelve months.
• The applicant is not paid by funds administered by the Fields Institute but has obtained his or her own funding for all travel and accommodation expenses.
• The applicant will be engaged in his or her full-time research while in residence at the Institute.
• The applicant is encouraged to contact local faculty who might be interested in the visitor's project and ask whether they would serve as their contact person.

Applications can be submitted anytime but will be considered three times a year: February 15, June 15, and October 15.  Under extenuating circumstances, an applicant may submit a request to have an application evaluated outside of these time frames, especially if the applicant hoped to arrive soon and planned a brief (under two months) visit.

An application consists of:

• a current curriculum vitae;
• 250 - 500 words describing the research the visitor proposes to do during his or her visit;
• a covering letter, specifying:

1. the visitor's institutional affiliation and status;

2. the beginning and ending dates of the planned visit; 

3. the purpose of the visit and why the Fields Institute is their preferred location

4.  what level and kind of funding the applicant has to support the visit; and

5. at least one local faculty member who has been contacted or who works most closely in the same research area as the applicant. 

The online application can be completed here.

All candidates will be notified after the evaluation process. Successful applicants will receive an official letter of invitation from the Manager of Development and Communications. 

The invitation letter can be used as necessary at the visitor's home institution or for any visa requirements. The Manager of Development and Communication will provide the visitor with:

• Wireless access at the Fields Institute or through Eduroam Wireless Services.
• On-site computer access, and other amenities, such as shared office/desk space, depending on availability.

Approved visiting scholars will have access to the following resources:

At the Fields Institute:

• Wireless access at the Fields Institute or through Eduroam Wireless Services.
• Access to the Institute's common areas, which are designed to accommodate collaborative and independent research modes. Common areas also include lounge and dining areas, kitchen, and bathrooms.
• Computer and email account.
• A printer account with a length of stay-based printing allowance of 100 or 500 pages per month.

More information is available on our Visitor Resources webpage.

Yes.  Eduroam, or educational roaming, is a secure worldwide access service which allows faculty, staff, and students to access wireless services at any participating institution by logging in with their home institution credentials. Visitors to the Fields Institute from Eduroam-enabled institutions must make similar arrangements to configure and test before leaving their home institutions. Not all institutions are Eduroam-enabled. Visitors should contact their home institution's IT support for assistance. More information regarding this service can be found at: https://wiki.bc.net/atl-conf/display/Services/Canada+eduroam

Special lectures and workshops take place throughout the year. Please see our Activities webpage for lists of upcoming programs and activities. Or see our Calendar of Events for what is happening during a particular period of time.

It may be necessary for prospective international visitors to make arrangements for their visit and, if required, obtain the necessary travel documents to be permitted entry to Canada. Refer to the Canadian Immigration and Citizenship website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp 

For visa information see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. Health insurance must be purchased to cover any medical costs. For further information regarding how to fill out the necessary forms, please contact our Receptionist/Members Liaison.

The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) website is http://www.uhip.ca/ 

The plan covers the hospital and medical services of non-resident students, employees and short-term university visitors (see definition below) at Ontario Universities and affiliated colleges and their families.

Short-term university visitors: Individuals who are at a participating university for a brief, defined period of time, not necessarily related to an academic term, that is:

• visiting scholars 
• post-doctoral students 
• international researchers 
• conference participants

Here you will find a list of places that offer temporary or long-term accommodation for visitors close to the Fields Institute.