Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professor and Scholar Program
MLK Visitor Nomination Procedure
  • Faculty member writes letter of nomination to Department Head.
     
  • Department Head endorses nomination and forwards it to the Dean for approval and who then sends it to the Associate Provost of Faculty Equity, Professor Wesley Harris.
     
  • Nomination should include:

--Plan of Engagement for the visitor

--Candidate's CV

--Budget (questions regarding budget, call Margaret Edwards in the Office of the Provost) x3-1411 (margaret@mit.edu)

--Name of Departmental mentor for the candidate

This nomination will be reviewed by the Associate Provost and School Dean. Upon approval, the Department Head should send an offer letter to the candidate stating terms of appointment, and in turn request a letter of acceptance confirming dates of visit from the candidate.

If an interview trip is requested/needed, the Provost's Office will cover reasonable costs.

Upon receipt of a letter of acceptance (from the candidate), an appointment form should be forwarded to Margaret Edwards. She will then arrange for a transfer of necessary funds to the Department.

2013-2014 Application Deadline: February 15, 2013

 

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