Links for the International Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• New International Postdoc Checklist

• Fellowships Available to Foreign National Postdoctoral Research Fellows

• Supporting International Faculty and Staff
  Provided by the Work/Life Connections, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), this some helpful tips on cultural adjustment and success in the workplace

• International Student and Scholar Services. (ISSS)
  ISSS fosters the education and development of international students and scholars of Vanderbilt University to enable them to achieve their educational goals and objectives. ISSS provides advice, counseling, and advocacy regarding immigration, cross-cultural, and personal matters and supports an environment conductive to international education via educational, social, and cross-cultural programs.
  
  • All postdoctoral research fellows on J1 visas must attend the ISSS orientation, which is at 10 AM every Thursday in the ISS Office, 310 25th Ave. S, Student Life Center Suite 103. Phone: 2-2753. While registration is not required, it may be wise to call first to be sure they are holding orientation on the specific day that you wish to attend.

   

• Office of International Services
  OIS provides full immigration advising and services associated with the following non-immigrant employment statuses:

  H-1B and H-4 dependents
  O-1 and O-3 dependents
  TN-1 and TD dependents

  In addition, OIS provides coordination for employment-based permanent residency.
  

• Making Connections Program
  Helping working adults to connect with others and form friendships in Nashville.
  
  
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

• International Travel

  • foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S.

  • health information on specific destinations

  • US Embassies and other Diplomatic Missions

• English for Internationals.
  
  The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs sponsors reduced-price English classes, taught by Tennessee Foreign Language Institute instructors. Fall, Spring and Summer courses are offered with classes being held in the evenings. Space is limited: contact Claudia Cottingham for details.
  
  The English Language Center at Vanderbilt offers academic writing and academic speaking courses for international scholars. Medical center students and postdocs are eligible for a 47% tuition discount on one course. Additional course information is available on their website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/elc/academic.html