Minimum funding requirements

For J-1 Visiting Scholars, Postdoctoral Scholars and Visiting Researchers

• J-1 Visiting Scholars* : estimated living expenses of $2500 per month or $30,000 per year
• Postdoctoral Scholars : see the Office for Postdoctoral Affairs page
• Visiting Researchers :
  • Academic Year: monthly fee set by Registrar's office (contact that office for amount) plus estimated living expenses ($2500/month)

When funding is provided DIRECTLY to the Scholar/Postdoc/Visiting Researcher from a non-Stanford source, the source of the funding must be identified on the on-line form.

*For non-Medical School appointments ONLY– higher minimums are set by the Medical School. See this link for further information.

Use the Dependent Funding Worksheet to calculate costs for bringing J2 dependents.