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J-1 Funding Guide

In order for the ISSS to issue a DS-2019, scholars must demonstrate financial support for the full period of the requested academic appointment.

To ensure compliance with FLSA and Faculty Affairs policy, host departments should use the Faculty Affairs Salary Guidelines to determine salary for postdoctoral and research positions. Paid researchers and faculty should be awarded a salary that meets department and University equity standards and is commensurate with the scholar’s related experience.

Funding Requirements

Per Month

Per Year

Scholar only

$ 3,386

$40,627

Scholar plus first dependent (spouse or child)

$ 3,803

$ 45,627

Scholar plus two dependents

$ 4,219

$ 50,627

For each additional dependent beyond two, add

$ 417

$ 5,000

*Estimates are based on the Faculty Salary Guidelines. Funding requirements are subject to change at any time.

J-1 Program Funding Requirements & Options

All documentation:

  • On letterhead
  • Signed and dated within three months of the submission date
  • If in a foreign language, provide original and a certified English translation
  • All teaching duties must be paid

Position Abroad

UMD Titles

Funding Options

Funding Notes

International Graduate Student

Faculty Assistant or Trainee

May be funded by:

  • UMD
  • Self-funded
  • Third-party sources (scholarships/fellowships)

    May use 100% of personal funds for 12 months
  • Bank statement (bonds and investments are not acceptable). If supported by family, include a signed letter of support.
  • Foreign institution funding: grant, scholarship or fellowship in the form of an award letter certifying the award recipient, funding amount, and validity period (start and end date).
  • UMD salary may be used to supplement

Post-doctoral Researchers

Post-doctoral Associate

May be funded by:

  • UMD
  • Third-party sources (grants or fellowships)

    No personal funds permitted

Third-party sources: grants or fellowship in the form of an award letter certifying the award recipient, funding amount, and start date.

Visiting faculty from foreign institutions

Visiting Scientist series
Visiting Professor series

May be funded by:

  • UMD
  • Home institution salary
  • Third-party sources (grants or fellowships)
  • Self-funded, albeit 50% of funding must be third-party

    Visiting Professors must be paid for all teaching duties
  • Salary while on sabbatical/leave from a foreign institution: letter confirming they will continue to receive salary for the duration of UMD program 
    - Must meet at least 50% of the minimum J-1 requirement
    - Letter will include J-1's title, salary amount and start and end date
    - UMD salary must be used to supplement
  • Third-party sources: grant or fellowship in the form of a letter certifying the award recipient, funding amount, and start and end date

Lecturer

Lecturer

May be funded by:

  • UMD
  • Third-party sources specifically designated for teaching.
  • Foreign government letter certifying the recipient, funding amount, and start and end date
  • Letter must specify funding is for teaching language and culture courses.
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