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Visiting Scholar Program

The Visiting Scholar program is available to a limited number of mature scholars who wish to engage in research, usually as part of a paid sabbatical leave from another institution. Individuals applying for Visiting Scholar status receive the following privileges:

  1. Use of the Seminary library, which includes borrowing privileges and access to the library research databases, as well as borrowing privileges at the Firestone Library at Princeton University
  2. Auditing classes (with prior approval of the professor(s) coordinated through the registrar’s office)
  3. Attending public lectures and Seminary community events
  4. Furnished Seminary apartments at a reduced rent (rental rates available upon request)

The Seminary is not able to guarantee private study space but there are many accommodating spaces in the library, including lockers for storing belongings and books. We do not offer personal computers or printers. There are no requirements for lectures or other services asked of the visiting scholar. Please note that the Seminary is not able to offer occasional employment or compensation of any kind.

Visiting scholars are required to provide their own medical insurance coverage for themselves and accompanying spouses and dependents in advance of their arrival in Princeton. For our international applicants, our immigration liaison can provide additional information.


Application Process

The application process for the 2023-2024 academic year is now closed. The portal will open on September 1, 2023 for the 2024-2025 academic year.


Campus Health and Wellness Guidelines:

Please note that even if you apply and are accepted into the program, your ability to come to our campus must be in total compliance with the Seminary Health and Wellness Guidelines as well as the regulations issued by the state of New Jersey and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These policies and regulations change frequently.


Additional Information and Assistance: Please direct any questions to Sharon Carabelli, administrative assistant, at sharon.carabelli@ptsem.edu.

Educating faithful Christian leaders.

Author, Speaker, Ordained Minister

Danielle Shroyer, Class of 1999

“To be in a community where I got to hear so many different perspectives—that was profound for me. I’m grateful for the curiosity, for the practice of learning that was cultivated for me at Seminary.”