Visitor Program

We welcome applications PhD or MPhil programs at overseas universities for a period of study at the Law School.

Eligibility

• You have been enrolled in a recognised program of study for at least six months.
• Your enrollment is active for the duration of the visit.
• You identify an academic in the Law School who supports your application and will act as a temporary supervisor during your visit.

Duration

A visit may be for a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 12 months.

While we will consider applications for longer periods, we won't confer formal Visiting Research Student status for periods shorter than 4 weeks, following UQ’s policies and procedures.

Cost

The School cannot provide financial support to Visiting Research Students. You must be able to support yourself financially during your stay.

Find information on the cost of living in Brisbane

Dates

You may arrive at any time during the year, except over the Christmas/New Year period when the campus is closed (approximately 20 December to 5 January).

Facilities

You'll have access to the University’s library facilities, including online databases, internet and the School’s research activities (such as workshops and seminars). You may be allocated a desk in a shared office, depending on availability.

Expectations

We expect you to contribute to the intellectual life of the School. This may include giving a guest seminar or lecture, participating in a panel discussion, serving as a commentator for a paper, meeting with other PhD/MPhil candidates and early career researchers, etc.

You must meet with your temporary advisor in the School.

You must list UQ as an affiliation in the bylines of publications arising out of your work at UQ, in addition to your primary affiliation.

Process

1. Discuss your intended visit with an academic staff member of the School and secure their support. If you have difficulties identifying a staff member with an aligned research interest, contact us at research@law.uq.edu.au.
2. Submit the Visiting Academic Form – Part A, along with the supporting documents specified on the form to research@law.uq.edu.au, at least 3 months before the intended visit.
3. The staff member supporting your visit must submit the Visiting Academic/Visiting Research Student – Supervisor Application Form B to research@law.uq.edu.au.
4. The Deputy Dean (Research) and Director of Higher Degree Research will consider the application and approve it based on the quality of the application, the alignment of the research project with the activities of the School and the availability of desk space.

Immigration Requirements

Official sponsorship by UQ is required by the Australian Government for academic visitors to obtain a visa for longer than 3 months. The process can take several months, so if you require a visa you should begin planning your visit as early as possible.

We invite applications from leading and emerging scholars from around the world to undertake a period of individual or collaborative research at UQ Law School as Visiting Fellows. We contribute towards the Visiting Fellows’ travel expenses, provide access to our library resources and allocate a dedicated workspace.

Eligibility

The Visiting Fellowship program is open for applicants who:

• hold an academic appointment at a university, institute or similar organisation outside of Australia; and
• have a clearly defined research agenda.

The Visiting Fellowships are competitive and only a few are awarded each year.

Duration and dates

Visiting Fellows may spend between 4 weeks and 6 months at UQ Law School. While we will consider applications for longer periods when there are compelling reasons, we are unable to award Visiting Fellowships for periods shorter than 4 weeks.

Visiting Fellows should visit UQ during the Australian academic year (late February to late November) to ensure there are opportunities to engage with UQ Law School’s staff and students.

Funding and facilities

The Visiting Fellowships contribute to the cost of travelling to and staying in Brisbane, up to AUD 7,000. The funding awarded through this Fellowship should be considered a partial contribution towards the cost of the visit and may not cover all expenses. [Funds awarded will be made available by way of reimbursement of duly documented costs on your arrival in Brisbane.]

Visiting Fellows will have access to the University’s library facilities, including online databases, and the internet. We will allocate Visiting Fellows an office or a desk in a shared office.

We are unable to assist with accommodation arrangements, although we can provide a list of options on request.

Expectations

We expect Visiting Fellows to contribute to the intellectual life of the School. Depending on the length of the visit and the area of research, this may involve giving a guest seminar or lecture, participating in a panel discussion, serving as a commentator for a paper, meeting with PhD candidates and early career researchers, etc.

We also expect that Visiting Fellows will list UQ as an affiliation in the by-lines of publications that arise out of work undertaken at UQ, in addition to their primary affiliation, and acknowledge the financial support provided through the Visiting Fellowship program.

Application process

1. Discuss the intended visit with an academic staff member of the School and secure their support. If you have difficulties identifying a staff member with an aligned research interest, contact us at research@law.uq.edu.au.
2. Submit to research@law.uq.edu.au the following documents:

• a CV and list of publications;
• a proposal (maximum 2 pages) outlining the following:
  • details of the research project or research related activities you would like to undertake during your visit;
  • the contribution that you intend to make to UQ (e.g. giving a guest seminar or lecture, participating in a panel discussion, serving as a commentator for a paper, meeting with PhD candidates and early career researchers, etc.);
  • opportunities for potential collaboration with UQ Law School staff (e.g. co-authoring publications, or collaborating on research projects, workshops, or grant applications); and
  • any other benefits or outcomes of the visit.
• a letter of support (using the prescribed template) from a member of the academic staff of the School.

Selection process and criteria

Applications will be reviewed by members of UQ Law School’s Research Committee. The Committee will consider the following selection criteria:

• the applicant’s research track record and standing (relative to opportunity), including publications, grants, engagement, and research impact;
• the quality of the applicant’s proposal, including the extent to which the applicant has developed a clear research agenda for the visit and explained why UQ Law School is an appropriate host for the visit;
• the alignment of the applicant’s research interests with UQ Law School’s research strengths and themes;
• the applicant’s willingness and ability to engage with UQ Law School’s research community and share their ideas and expertise with staff and students (e.g. workshops, seminars, panel discussions, mentoring, or other knowledge exchange); and
• the applicant’s potential to collaborate with UQ Law School staff (e.g. co-authoring publications, or collaborating on research projects, workshops, or grant applications).

We invite applications from leading and emerging First Nations scholars to undertake a period of individual or collaborative research at UQ Law School as a Visiting Indigenous Fellow. We contribute towards the Visiting Indigenous Fellow’s travel expenses, provide access to our library resources and allocate a dedicated workspace.

Eligibility

You can apply for a Visiting Indigenous Fellowship if you:

• are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
• are any of the following:
  • a member of the academic staff of a university, institute or similar organisation,
  • a student enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research (PhD, MPhil or equivalent) program and confirmed in the candidature, or
  • a legal practitioner or policy maker; and
• have a clearly defined research agenda.

The Visiting Indigenous Fellowship is competitive and generally only one is awarded each year.

Duration and dates

Visiting Indigenous Fellows may spend between 4 weeks and 6 months at UQ Law School. While we will consider applications for longer periods when there are compelling reasons, we are unable to award the Fellowship for a period shorter than 4 weeks.

Fellows should visit UQ during the Australian academic year (late February to late November) to ensure there are opportunities to engage with UQ Law School’s staff and students.

Funding and facilities

The Visiting Indigenous Fellowship contributes to the cost of travelling to and staying in Brisbane, up to AUD 5,000. The funding awarded through this Fellowship should be considered a partial contribution towards the cost of the visit and may not cover all expenses. [Funds awarded will be made available by way of reimbursement of duly documented costs on your arrival in Brisbane.]

Fellows will have access to the University’s library facilities, including online databases, and the internet. We will allocate the Fellows an office or a desk in a shared office.

We are unable to assist with accommodation arrangements, although we can provide a list of options on request.

Expectations

We expect Visiting Indigenous Fellows to contribute to the intellectual life of the School. Depending on the length of the visit and the area of research, this may involve giving a guest seminar or lecture, participating in a panel discussion, serving as a commentator for a paper, meeting with PhD candidates and early career researchers, etc.

We also expect that Fellows will list UQ as an affiliation in the by-lines of publications that arise out of work undertaken at UQ, in addition to their primary affiliation, and acknowledge the financial support provided through the Visiting Indigenous Fellowship program.

Application process

1. Discuss the intended visit with an academic staff member of the School and secure their support. If you have difficulties identifying a staff member with an aligned research interest, contact us at research@law.uq.edu.au.
2. Submit to research@law.uq.edu.au the following documents:

• a CV and list of publications;
• a proposal (maximum 2 pages) outlining the following:
  • details of the research project or research related activities you would like to undertake during your visit;
  • the contribution that you intend to make to UQ (e.g. giving a guest seminar or lecture, participating in a panel discussion, serving as a commentator for a paper, meeting with PhD candidates and early career researchers, etc.);
  • opportunities for potential collaboration with UQ Law School staff (e.g. co-authoring publications, or collaborating on research projects, workshops, or grant applications); and
  • any other benefits or outcomes of the visit.
• a letter of support (using the prescribed template) from a member of the academic staff of the School.

Selection process and criteria

Applications will be reviewed by members of UQ Law School’s Research Committee. If the Committee does not have an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person among its members, a member of UQ academic staff who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person will be invited to participate in the selection process on an equal basis with Committee members.

The Committee will consider the following selection criteria:

• the applicant’s research track record and standing (relative to opportunity), including publications, grants, engagement, and research impact, taking particular note of any non-traditional outputs or forms of engagements that may especially promote the objectives of First Nation work;
• the quality of the applicant’s proposal, including the extent to which the applicant has developed a clear research agenda for the visit and explained why UQ Law School is an appropriate host for the visit;
• the alignment of the applicant’s research interests with UQ Law School’s research strengths and themes;
• the applicant’s willingness and ability to engage with UQ Law School’s research community and share their ideas and expertise with staff and students (e.g. workshops, seminars, panel discussions, mentoring, or other knowledge exchange); and
• the applicant’s potential to collaborate with UQ Law School staff (e.g. co-authoring publications, or collaborating on research projects, workshops, or grant applications).