University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for scholars, practitioners, and educators working on statelessness to engage in collaborative research and knowledge exchange at the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness. This initiative supports academics and professionals who are committed to advancing the understanding of statelessness and strengthening global collaborations in this critical field.
Applications for the 2026 University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship are now open. Fellows will benefit from access to world-class resources, workspace, library facilities, and participation in Centre activities. The fellowship emphasizes meaningful academic engagement, including contributing to seminars, workshops, and the Centre’s blog.
Fellowship Benefits
The funded University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2026 provides:
- Up to AUD $6,000 to cover travel and accommodation expenses in Melbourne.
- A workspace at the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness.
- Library and computer access for the duration of the fellowship.
- Participation in Centre activities, workshops, and events.
- An opportunity to present research in a Faculty or public seminar.
- Contribution to the Critical Statelessness Studies blog (where appropriate).
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a postdoctoral researcher, early-career academic, or tenured academic engaged in statelessness-related work.
- Non-academic professionals working on applied research projects relevant to statelessness are also eligible.
- Researchers with lived experience of statelessness are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Be able to undertake the fellowship between July and November 2026.
- International applicants must be responsible for securing and funding their visa and insurance.
Application Process
The application process for the University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship involves the following steps:
- Prepare your application as a single PDF file containing all required documents.
- Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates the relevance of your research to the work of the Centre.
- Submit your completed application to law-statelessness@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line: “Visiting Fellowship Application.”
- Applications must be received by 30 November 2025 for consideration.
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Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents (combined into one PDF):
- Curriculum Vitae and list of publications.
- Research plan (maximum 1000 words), outlining the research project, proposed activities, and expected contributions.
- Proposed dates of the visit (between July and November 2026).
- Budget breakdown, including travel and accommodation costs (up to AUD $6,000).
- One letter of reference (academic applicants) or a letter of support from an employer or professional body (non-academic applicants).
Selection Process
The selection process for the University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2026 is rigorous and highly competitive:
- Eligibility Screening (December 2025): Applications are first reviewed to ensure that all required documents have been submitted and that candidates meet the basic eligibility criteria.
- Independent Review (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026): Eligible applications are assessed by academic reviewers at the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness, based on the quality of the research plan, relevance to the Centre’s work, and potential for international collaboration.
- Shortlisting (March 2026): A shortlist of candidates is created and applicants are informed of the status of their application.
- Interviews (April – May 2026): Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an online interview with faculty members. The interview will focus on the proposed research, potential contributions to the Centre, and alignment with its mission.
- Final Results (June 2026): Successful applicants are notified by email and offered the fellowship.
Fellowship Duration
The University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2026 must be undertaken between July and November 2026, with flexible start and end dates within this period.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2026 is 30 November 2025.
