# Visiting Assistant in Research

**Source**: https://chem.yale.edu/academics/graduate-program/visiting-assistant-in-research
**Parent**: https://chem.yale.edu/posts/2026-01-26-from-dark-days-of-hiv-aids-advances-in-aza-sulfur-chemistry-enable-breakthrough

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Graduate Program

# Visiting Assistant in Research

Students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program at another university are welcome to pursue full-time dissertation research at Yale. To be considered as a Visiting Assistant in Research (VAR), students should review the [policy](https://gsas.yale.edu/admissions/non-degree-application-process/visiting-assistant-research-var) for VARs then apply to the Division of Special Registration.

[Apply](https://apply.grad.yale.edu/apply/?sr=52a650c4-6416-4485-babf-25cdb772fe03)

VARs may not enroll in classes at Yale and are limited to a maximum of two years of study. They are unpaid and must demonstrate sufficient financial support at the time of application.

Please contact [Graduate Academic Support](mailto:chemistry.dgs@yale.edu) (203-432-3913) with the applicant’s name, contact information, and visit dates. Note, international visitors should plan to process their applications no less than 60 days before the start of their visit.\

[Your questions answered](https://gsas.yale.edu/admissions/non-degree-application-process/visiting-assistant-research-var/visiting-assistant-research-var-faqs)