Overview of the J-1 Scholar Process

The main goal of the Exchange Visitor Program is to promote international educational and cultural exchange to develop mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries. Vanderbilt University services three types of J-1 scholars: students interns, research scholars, and professors. Tenure-track or on-going staff positions are not eligible for these J-1 categories. Below is an overview of the process of inviting a J-1 exchange visitor to Vanderbilt University.

Here you can find an overview and description of the J-1 exchange visitor categories. Unsure which category is most appropriate for your exchange visitor? Complete this intake form and ISSS will help make a determination of the category that best meets the needs of your department and reflects the exchange visitor’s primary activity at Vanderbilt.