Faculty Mobility
About Faculty Mobility
Inbound Faculty Mobility
Outbound Faculty Mobility
About Faculty Mobility
The University of Sharjah (UOS) fosters a prestigious interdisciplinary and multicultural environment for all faculty members. Extending beyond geographical borders, UOS encourages and supports a wide range of faculty exchange programs to strengthen an environment of collaborative research.
Choose the opportunity that's right for you!
Inbound Faculty Mobility
Short Visit Program
Expand your global reach through the Short Visit Program at the University of Sharjah (UoS). Broaden your horizons and strengthen global collaboration by joining UoS as a visiting faculty member, fellow, or researcher for a short-term academic experience.
Examples include:
- Research fellowships
- Collaborative research projects
- Delivering workshops, lectures, or seminars
Duration: 2 weeks to 3 months
This program is designed to foster international research partnerships, promote knowledge exchange, and provide visiting academics with meaningful engagement in UoS’s vibrant scholarly community.
Finding a Faculty Host
All visiting faculty members must be hosted by a University of Sharjah faculty member.
We recommend reaching out directly to departments or faculty in your area of expertise to discuss potential visit opportunities.
- Explore UoS Colleges & Departments
- Find UoS Faculty Members
- Explore UoS Research Institutes and Centers
How to Apply
- Email The Office of International Relations oir@sharjah.ac.ae
- Please include the following in your email application
- A 1-page visit plan outlining your objectives
- Your most up-to-date CV
- Proposed visit dates
- Please include the following in your email application
- Once submitted, the Office of International Relations (OIR) will contact your identified UoS faculty host.
- If you haven’t yet connected with a faculty member, OIR can assist in matching you with one based on your field of expertise.
- After the faculty member confirms their ability to host you. Once approved, the OIR will issue an official confirmation letter for your visit.
- Applications should be submitted at least one month before the intended visit.
- Priority is given to faculty from top-ranked universities, though applicants from other well-regarded institutions are also encouraged to apply.
- Please note that the University of Sharjah is not responsible for any costs associated with your visit.
- Visiting faculty are responsible for visa fees, accommodation, airfare, insurance, and personal expenses.
- The OIR can assist in arranging on-campus housing for your visit; however, faculty accommodation is subject to availability and not guaranteed.
US Fulbright Scholar Program
The University of Sharjah (UoS) is proud to be listed among the official host institutions in the United Arab Emirates for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards annually for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and engage in professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, researchers, artists, and professionals from a wide range of fields are encouraged to apply.
This collaboration reflects UoS’s commitment to advancing international academic exchange and fostering cross-cultural partnerships between the U.S. and the UAE.
🔗 Learn More on the U.S. Fulbright Website
To explore collaboration opportunities or connect with UoS faculty:
🔗 Find UOS Faculty Members
For additional inquiries, please email OIR@sharjah.ac.ae.
Outbound Faculty Mobility
Coming Soon!
we are developing exciting new opportunities for faculty to teach, conduct research, and collaborate abroad with leading international institutions.
