Has anyone dealt with an organization called The World Laboratory? They
have a scholarship program for young scientists from developing
countries to work with scientists in developed countries. One of our
faculty members has been approached to host a young scientist.

Several conditions raised my eyebrows, and I'm wondering if anyone else
has solved this problem, or if it is a scam, or what.

World Lab clearly states that the funding relationship is with the
student and instructor, and not with the host school. They say they
"will not establish a relationship with the hosting establishment or
abide by its administrative rules." Payments are to be made into an
"account established by the instructor." They say a University account
is acceptable, but I can't see how we'd set up a sponsored project
account if they won't enter into an agreement with us. The PI,
naturally, isn't about to use his personal bank account.

How would you handle this?

-Marcia

Marcia Landen
Director, Awards Coordination
Sponsored Research Services
Bryan Hall, Room 108
Indiana University
107 S. Indiana Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
812-855-0899 (voice)
812-855-9943 (fax)

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