Visiting Professor Program

The Financial University’s Visiting Professor Program is designed to foster international collaboration and enhance the university’s global academic reputation. This initiative aims to elevate research and teaching excellence, improve the quality of educational programs, and strengthen our alumni’
competitiveness in both national and international labor markets.

Participants in the program will deliver lectures, seminars, or workshops lasting from 2 to 12 academic hours. The program also provides opportunities for international experts to engage in research activities within our academic departments and research centers.

Who Can Participate?

The program welcomes distinguished scholars, early-career researchers, and industry experts from around the world in the following fields:

• Economics & Business:

Economics; Economic Theory; Management; Marketing; Banking & Monetary Policy; Public Finance; Insurance; Corporate Finance; International Economics & Global Business; International Finance; Taxation, Auditing & Business Analysis; Industry-specific Markets.

• Information Technology & Mathematics:

Applied Informatics; Business Informatics; Cybersecurity; Mathematics.

• Management & Administration:

Corporate Governance; Tourism & Hospitality Management; Public & Municipal Administration; Government Financial Control.

• Humanities:

Philosophy; Business Ethics; History; Logic.

• Social Sciences:

Advertising & Public Relations; Media Business; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology.

• Law:
  

Economic Law; International Economic Law; Financial & Commercial Law.

• Additional Areas:

English Language & Intercultural Communication.

• Participation Modalities

The Visiting Professor Program offers flexible engagement options, including on-site (in-person) or
remote participation utilizing advanced online teaching technologies.

Documents Required for International Specialist Application Submission

1. Motivation Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (document available via link)
3. Copy of Passport

All documents should be sent to the Head of Department of International Relations, International Affairs Department, Igor S. Skvortsov, at isskvortsov@fa.ru.

Documents Required from the Hosting Department:

1. Request form from the hosting department
2. Participation application from the international specialist
3. Curriculum Vitae of the international specialist (see link)
4. Copy of the specialist’s passport
5. Consent to video recording (in case of remote participation)

All documents must be submitted for approval through the electronic document management system (EDMS) Directum under the workflow "Invitation Request for an International Specialist."

Submission Deadlines

The hosting department must submit the application in accordance with the planned participation schedule:

• For remote participation on a voluntary basis — at least 30 calendar days prior to the planned start date of participation.
• For voluntary participation with budgeted expenses — at least 30 calendar days prior to the planned start date.
• For paid participation — at least 30 working days prior to the planned start date.
• If a visa is required for entry — at least 45 working days prior to the planned start date.