Doing Research Abroad in Challenging Times

Date and Time

April 25, 2017
12:00PM - 01:30PM EDT

Location

Harvard Faculty Club, East Dining Room, 20 Quincy Street, Cambridge
A complex research project in another country is never easy, and recent political and military developments have made it more complicated. Many faculty directing such projects are concerned about such matters as:Travel restrictionsVisa and immigration uncertaintiesSafeguarding devices and the data that are stored on themWorking with academic and government colleagues and hostsBusiness operations: hiring researchers or staff, accessing cash, sending equipment or samples across borders, etc.If you have questions, come get up-to-date answers and advice, and leads to further resources, from a panel of experts : Melani Cammett, Professor of Government, author of (among other books) A Political Economy of the Middle East Jason Corral, Attorney, Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic Alison Haight, Associate Director, Harvard Global Support ServicesMaureen Martin, Director of Immigration Services, Harvard International OfficeCo-sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development & Diversity and the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs