The initiatives are designed to meet the interests of an array of faculty: those who are interested in short-term stays as well as those interested in spending a semester or even a year abroad; faculty from a range of schools and disciplines; and faculty who are interested in collaborative research initiatives as well as those working on individual projects. Finally, as graduate students are an important part of the research life of the University, there are also opportunities for them, particularly those who are at the stage of writing their dissertations.