The University provides institutional affiliation with AUC as a scholar without stipend for a limited number of international master's and post-master's candidates and visiting graduate scholars who wish to do research in Egypt and already have a source of funding but who need such an affiliation. International scholars wishing an affiliation with AUC must show evidence that they are currently enrolled at, or employed by, a bona fide university and that they are visiting Egypt for the purposes of research (exceptions for “independent scholars” may be made by the provost on a case-by-case basis).

The benefits of this affiliation include guidance in obtaining student or temporary residence visas, sponsorship by an academic department, consultation with faculty, access to the library and the option to purchase health insurance through the University. The maximum term is one academic year. Scholars will be given a temporary AUC ID card for these purposes and will also be able to sign up for a temporary AUC email address. In order to register as a scholar in the University system, there is a fee of $500 per semester for the use of University amenities, including the libraries, medical clinic and athletic facilities. Scholars without stipend agree to the University’s regulations regarding responsibility in research and publication. The University does not provide housing, medical insurance, free transportation or office space, although student and faculty housing may be available at regular stated rents and available locations, and bus passes are available for purchase. Optionally, the scholar may also purchase medical insurance.

Upon application to the provost, prospective scholars may be considered for a reduction or waiver of fees based on school or program affiliations with the University or membership in various library consortia.

Acceptance of a scholar without stipend is conditional upon the compatibility of his or her research interests with those of an AUC faculty member from a sponsoring department. A written endorsement of a sponsoring department and faculty member is required. Additional requirements may be specified, such as making an oral presentation of the research project to a Scholars Seminar during the period of his or her affiliation or presenting the school with a copy of research results such as the PhD dissertation and/or any published articles.

1. Personal information and a current resume
2. A letter of introduction or sponsorship from the applicant’s home institution
3. A research outline, including a description of the research techniques and tools the applicant plans to use in Egypt
4. A statement describing the source(s) and amount(s) of funding available for the applicant in Egypt
5. A recommendation and willingness to consult from an AUC faculty member
6. Endorsement by the chair of the sponsoring department

Applications and supporting documents should be submitted to the Office of the Provost for final approval.