Whistleblower Edward Snowden could be the next rector of the University of Glasgow, if a group of students get their way.
The computer analyst was nominated by some students at the university who said they had received Snowden's approval through his lawyer.
Mr Snowden became a wanted man when his leaks brought to light secret National Security Agency documents which revealed widespread US surveillance.
His passport was revoked and a warrant was issued for his arrest - for passing on classified information and theft of government property - when his leaks came to light.
He is now in Russia, which granted his temporary asylum after he fled the US.
PhD student Chris Cassells, part of the group that nominated Mr Snowden, said: "We got in touch through his lawyers and have been communicating through them, and he has agreed to take part and was happy to support what we're doing."
The nomination is said to have split opinion on the university campus.
The role of rector is to represent student issues to senior management at the university and former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy currently holds the position.
The vote closes early Wednesday.
