Nominees must be nominated by active, full-time Berkeley faculty.; Nominees cannot hold a paid or unpaid position on the Berkeley campus at the time of nomination or award.; Non-US citizens must be eligible for J-1 Scholar visa status.; Faculty members at other UC campuses are eligible.; Repeat awards allowed if 10+ years since last award.
Requirements
Appointees are expected to be on the Berkeley campus for the duration of the term.; No regular teaching duties, but informal conferring and seminars are encouraged.; Full-time effort should be devoted to research and collaboration.; Travel during the appointment is not allowed and may result in stipend adjustments.; Appointees will submit an End of Term Report.
Application materials
Nominee's Full / Legal name; Nominee's active Email Address; Nominee's Citizenship; Nominee's Professional Title and Current Institution; Nominee's current and complete Mailing Address; UCB Primary Nominating Academic Department
How to apply
Nominations must be made online by Berkeley faculty members.; Direct applications from candidates are not accepted.; Nominator must highlight the value the Berkeley campus will derive from the visit.; For Somorjai Award, select corresponding checkbox on Nomination Form.
Important dates
Nominations Open: Now; Deadline for Nominations: September 14, 2026; Announcement of Awards: December
Documents
Departmental Guide for the Visiting Miller Professorship Online Nominations; Departmental Host Faculty Confirmation (PDF file)
