Eligibility and Appointment

1. The VRF Program is open to:

   1. Researchers with own research funding. The Researcher is expected to manage his/her fund. Participation in the VRF Program shall be by invitation or application to the program (see Guidelines for Invitation and Application).
   
   
   2. Researchers with no fund, but whose research experience will highly contribute to SEARCA’s research programs and whose outstanding reputation will enhance the Center’s standing and profile as an international organization. Qualified researchers shall be invited to the program.



2. The appointment, to be issued by the SEARCA Director, shall depend on the duration of the project activities. A visiting research fellow shall not be considered a regular employee of SEARCA.