The Visiting Scholars Program is a highly selective program that allows senior scholars (Senior Visiting Scholars) and researchers in the early stages of their careers (Visiting Scholars) to spend some time at ERF in Cairo for a minimum of six months and no longer than one year. The visiting scholar will lead (conduct) research on topics that fall under the thematic areas of focus for ERF as well as support ERF in carrying out a wide range of activities in support of the network.