Why Visit ICSI?
Come to the center of the action.
Located within the “Magical Square Mile” next to the UC Berkeley campus, ICSI is at the nexus of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Stanford University, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley—a world-class innovation ecosystem that makes it the perfect place to spark collaborations and translate ideas into impact.
Pursue bold ideas and find your future.
We innovate across all areas of computing and data sciences to generate fundamental insights, address societal challenges, and catalyze entrepreneurial opportunity. With access to experts across many disciplines and sectors, you’ll deepen your knowledge while gaining new insights to inspire your next steps.
Join a global research community that feels like home.
Having hosted more than 650 visitors from all over the world, we’ll help you navigate visas, find housing, and get everything you need to thrive during your time in California. After your visit, you’ll join a vibrant community of alumni working at the forefront of their fields.
Visit from a U.S. University
We welcome visits from U.S. graduate students, postdocs, and early-career and senior scholars. Many visitors find ICSI a fruitful place to spend a sabbatical, enjoy our multi-functional coworking spaces, and spark collaborations.
We’re always looking for researchers, visitors, and collaborators. To inquire about current opportunities, reach out at contact @ icsi.berkeley.edu.
Visit as an International Postdoc
Several prestigious fellowship programs support postdoctoral research visits to ICSI.
Visit from Germany
Postdoctoral researchers who study in Germany may apply for an ICSI-DAAD IFI International Fellowship. Supported by the DAAD International IFI Fellows Program, this opportunity provides funding for visitors to conduct research with an ICSI-affiliated mentor for a period of 6 to 24 months.
To apply:
- Explore program requirements
- Find a faculty mentor
- Contact us to express your interest. Applicants must get a letter of support from the ICSI Director and faculty mentor to apply to the ICSI-DAAD fellowship program. Fellows participate in the ICSI postdoc cohort events and activities, as well as work directly with a mentor on a research project of shared interest. Please send an email to visitor @ icsi.berkeley.edu to express your interest before submitting your application.
- Submit an application through DAAD
Visit from Finland
Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with the University of Helsinki or Aalto University may apply for a FARIA-ICSI International Researcher Fellowship. Supported by the Finnish-American Research and Innovation Accelerator (FARIA), this program provides funding for visitors to conduct research with a mentor for a period of 6 to 12 months.
To apply:
- Explore program requirements
- Find a faculty mentor
- Contact us to express your interest. Applicants must get a letter of support from the ICSI Director and faculty mentor to apply to the FARIA-ICSI fellowship program. Fellows must participate in the ICSI postdoc cohort events and activities, as well as work directly with a mentor on a research project of shared interest. Please send an email to visitor @ icsi.berkeley.edu to express your interest before submitting your application.
- Submit an application through FARIA
Visit from other countries
We’ve hosted visitors from five continents through a variety of self-funded research partnerships and scholarships. To inquire about current opportunities, reach out at contact @ icsi.berkeley.edu.
Visit as an International Scholar
Mid-career and senior researchers visit ICSI to deepen their knowledge and pursue collaborations. To inquire about current opportunities, reach out at contact @ icsi.berkeley.edu.
How We Support Our Visitors
Mentorship
We pair each visiting Postdoc with a dedicated mentor from ICSI, UC Berkeley, or Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory so you can dive right in from the day you arrive.
Housing support
We have established contacts with local landlords and hotel operators to help you find suitable housing.
