International Trainees
International Services Office
The International Services Office provides services to international students, scholars, employees and other visitors to the University of Rochester, as well as the administrators and departments that support them. The ISO is responsible for issuing visa documents, advising on relevant immigration matters, and meeting U.S. reporting requirements. The office also serves as an information resource to assist international trainees in adjusting to the United States, the University and the Rochester community.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Policy
All graduate students and postdoctoral appointees are required to complete RCR education by completing the Ethics and Professional Integrity in Research course. The training must be completed as soon as possible upon the start of appointment at the University of Rochester.
Fellowships and Grants
- The Center for Professional Development maintains a great fellowships database that allows users to search by citizenship.
- Other funding opportunity can be found on the Office of Research and Project Administration website
- The Center for Professional Development also offers individual writing and application support to trainees applying for fellowships. Request an appointment with Life Sciences Writing Specialist, Elaine Smolock, to get started.”
Websites of Interest
- International Postdoc Survival Guide - from the National Postdoctoral Association