APRU SCL Academy for Visiting Scholars & Professionals
Who We Are
Association of Pacific Rim Universities-Sustainable Cities and Landscape Program (APRU-SCL) housed in the Global Studies Institute a unit in the University of Oregon’s Division of Global Engagement offers set workshops and customized visiting scholar programs to meet you and your organization’s research or professional development goals. Through our connections to the APRU network, we are able to provide the participants with interdisciplinary expertise, access to diverse universities and cities, and broad international exposure in their learning and exchange experience.
The SCL Academy for Visiting Scholars and Professionals is led by University of Oregon faculty. APRU-SCL is well connected to a global community through the APRU and fields related to topics surrounding sustainability such as landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental science, biology, and law.
Group Professional Program
Hosted on the beautiful campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, APRU-SCL Academy for Professionals is tailored for each visiting group.
A typical group includes 10-12 professionals in fields related to the built environment, such as architecture, landscape architecture, and planning with fully customizable programs.
Group Program Goals
US urban planning through immersive exploration of the renowned Oregon land use planning system and best practices in Portland and Seattle – top green cities, and local businesses.
With scholars and experts through site visits, workshops, lectures, interviews, class visits, and weekend cultural excursions in beautiful Oregon.
The support of faculty mentors who offer lectures, organize activities, and assistance with living adjustments.
Group Program Logistics
Contact us to develop a customized program and related expenses for your needs.
Individual Research Program
Build your research collaborations with Sustainable Cities and Landscape faculty experts at the University of Oregon.
Scholars and researchers (including sabbatical leave) seeking research collaboration with University of Oregon faculty and professionals in the built environment-related fields may visit and receive mentorship from a University of Oregon faculty member.
Individual Research Program Features
To make connections with potential collaborators across a broad range of disciplines at the University of Oregon.
On campus you will facilitate meaningful interactions and knowledge exchange with a a faculty mentor fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and innovative research partnerships.
Programs are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to tailor the duration and scope of your visit and collaborative activities to best meet your specific research goals and needs.
- Sustainable Urban Design
- Productive Cities
- Infrastructural Ecologies
- City-Landscape Sustainability
- Urban Biodiversity
- Urban Renewable Energy
- Urban Water and Sanitation
- Urban-rural Linkages
- Smart Cities
- Climate Resilience
- University of Oregon Faculty mentorship
- Visa application support
Certificate of completion
- Courtesy research appointment support
- Access to library resources
- Application for International guest apartment
Individual Program Logistics
Cost
The cost for this program is $3,500 (or $2,000 with requested scholarship)
Fee and Application Process
If you or your organization is interested in learning more about the APRU-SCL Visiting Scholar Program, please email gsi@uoregon.edu.