University of Melbourne Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness Visiting Fellowship 2027. This prestigious fellowship offers researchers, practitioners, and educators working on statelessness an opportunity to collaborate with one of the world’s leading centres dedicated to statelessness research. One funded fellowship of up to AUD 6,000 is available to support international travel and accommodation in Melbourne.
About the Visiting Fellowship
The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness established the Visiting Fellowship Scheme to strengthen international collaboration in statelessness research, education, and practice.
Visiting Fellows receive:
- Workspace at the University of Melbourne
- Library access
- Computer facilities
- Opportunities to collaborate with Centre researchers
- Participation in seminars, workshops, and Centre activities throughout the fellowship period
Fellowship Benefits
The funded Visiting Research Fellowship provides:
- Funding of up to AUD 6,000
- Support for international travel
- Accommodation support in Melbourne
- Access to University of Melbourne research facilities
- Opportunities to present research at Faculty seminars or public events
- Opportunity to contribute a blog post to the Critical Statelessness Studies blog, where appropriate
Fellowship Duration
The fellowship:
- Has a suggested duration of one to two months
- Should be undertaken between August and October 2027
Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcomed from:
- Early-career postdoctoral researchers
- Mid-career researchers
- Senior academics
- Practitioners working on statelessness
- Non-academic professionals proposing applied research relevant to the Centre
- Researchers with lived experience of statelessness, who are especially encouraged to apply
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a single PDF containing:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of publications
- Research plan (maximum 1,000 words) outlining:
- Proposed research
- Planned collaboration during the visit
- Contribution to the Centre’s work
- Proposed fellowship dates
- Requested fellowship amount (up to AUD 6,000) with a detailed budget, including airfare where applicable
- One letter of reference (or employer support letter for non-academic applicants)
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
How to Apply
Applications should be emailed with the subject line:
“Visiting Fellowship Application”
Submit applications and enquiries to:
law-statelessness@unimelb.edu.au
Self-Funded Visiting Opportunities
Researchers who can fund their own visit are also encouraged to apply throughout the year. Self-funded visitors receive, subject to availability:
- Workspace
- Library access
- Computer facilities
- Participation in Centre events and workshops
Applications for self-funded visits require:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research plan
- Proposed visit dates
- One letter of reference or professional support letter
Why Apply?
The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness Visiting Fellowship provides an outstanding opportunity to:
- Conduct research at one of the world’s leading statelessness research centres
- Build international research collaborations
- Engage with scholars and practitioners from around the globe
- Present your research to an international academic audience
- Expand your professional network in the field of statelessness and human rights
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