The ISN sponsors a program whereby senior physicians and/or scientists who are experts in nephrology and related disciplines may spend from 6 weeks to 3 months at an institution in the developing world. Applicants to the Visiting Scholar Program must focus primarily on ‘hands-on’ activities which have the potential of improving the quality of patient care, education and/or research in fields relevant to the kidney at the host institution. Examples of eligible activities include assistance in establishing a new clinical program such as continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, establishing new research programs or new research laboratory techniques, or providing instruction in basic clinical and scientific techniques of relevance to the host institution or country. The stipend, which includes travel and expenses, is US $25,000 for three months or a prorated amount for a shorter period of time. All applications should be submitted to the ISN Global Headquarters and must include a description of the program, its objectives, personal references and a letter of acceptance from the host institution.