Are you a researcher or professional passionate about statelessness and international human rights? Applications are now open for the University of Melbourne Law School Visiting Fellowship 2026, hosted by the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness. This fully funded two-month fellowship invites global applicants to engage in impactful research at one of Australia’s top universities.
The fellowship offers AUD $6,000, covering round-trip airfare, accommodation, and access to world-class academic resources in Melbourne. No application fee is required, and the opportunity is open to both academics and practitioners working in the field of statelessness.
Fellowship Overview
- Host Institution: University of Melbourne Law School
- Center: Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Fellowship Duration: 2 months
- Fellowship Window: Between July and November 2026
- Deadline to Apply: 30th November 2025
- Funding: Fully Funded (AUD $6,000)
Financial Coverage
Fellows will receive:
- AUD $6,000 grant (to cover travel and accommodation costs)
- Return airfare
- Accommodation
- Workspace at the law school
- Full access to the university library and IT facilities
Focus Area
The fellowship is focused on statelessness, a condition where an individual is not recognized as a citizen by any country. Research must be directly relevant to this theme.
Eligibility Criteria
The Visiting Fellowship is open to:
- Applicants of any nationality
- Early-career to senior academics (e.g., postdocs, professors)
- Non-academic professionals with relevant applied research
- Individuals with lived experience of statelessness (strongly encouraged to apply)
Applicants must show a clear interest in statelessness research and propose work aligned with the Centre’s mission.
Required Documents
Prepare the following for your application:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of publications
- Research plan (aligned with statelessness)
- Proposed dates of visit (must be between July–November 2026)
- One reference letter or letter of support (for non-academics)
How to Apply
Submit your complete application via email with the subject line:
“Visiting Fellowship Application”
Send to: law-statelessness@unimelb.edu.au
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