External supervisor/host statement (outgoing fellows only)

This declaration form is a mandatory element of the application for an OUTGOING LEAD AI postdoctoral research fellow position – APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THIS FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Please fill in and send this attachment with the file format: surname_name_outgoinghost

Notes for OUTGOING Applicants
Outgoing fellowships require an uninterrupted stay of minimum 12 months at an institution outside of Norway, followed by a mandatory return period to the University of Bergen of at least 12 months – see further information in the LEAD AI Mobility rules
This form (page 2) documents a commitment regarding external hosting for the outgoing phase of the fellowship with the external host supervisor.
This relates to the evaluation criterion Implementation and ensures that there is a documented:
•	match between proposed project and host infrastructure/facilities
•	match between proposed project and host expertise
It is essential that you discuss the details of the external supervision with your potential UiB supervision environment at a very early stage in the application process. It is your responsibility to contact the external supervisor to confirm their interest and ability to supervise you and to complete and sign this form before the application deadline. 
By signing this agreement, the external supervisor/host unit confirms their willingness and capacity to supervise you. The research proposal should be developed with advisory input from both the UiB and the external supervisor. 

Notes for potential external supervisor
LEAD AI is the University of Bergen's career and mobility fellowship program for training 19 postdoctoral fellows in the field of artificial intelligence. Outgoing fellows should spend at least 12 months abroad to enrich their research experience, professional skills and network (“outgoing phase”). The fellowship foresees a return phase to UiB for at least 12 months, after the outgoing phase. Throughout the fellowship, including the outgoing phase, the fellow is employed at the University of Bergen (UiB). 
Should you have any questions, please discuss with the UiB supervisor, who is in direct contact with the LEAD AI Office: leadai@uib.no 

To be completed by the external supervisor
By signing below, I confirm that:

1.	I am willing and able to act in a supervisory capacity for the applicant [name]. My potential role of being an external host supervisor is approved by the head of my unit (signature required below).

2.	I [external supervisor’s name] have been in dialogue with [applicant’s name] and [UiB supervisor/department] and I have read the research proposal that the applicant will submit.

3.	I and my group have the relevant expertise to supervise the proposed project.

4.	The outgoing phase of the proposed project with its requirements to infrastructure, facilities and work-related resources can be implemented at my department.

5.	If appointed, I confirm that the LEAD AI fellow will be integrated into our research environment, and that the necessary conditions for the development of the proposed project (e.g., infrastructure and facilities) will be made available for the duration of the outgoing phase.

6.	Should it be the case that the research plan or its implementation, in agreement with me and the UiB supervisor, exceeds the budget provided by the LEAD AI programme, this needs to be discussed with the LEAD AI office at an early stage.   

Please provide any further details regarding external hosting: 
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External Supervisor	External Host Department/Institution	

Sign and print name 

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Sign and print name & position

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