Visitors Program @ Sydney Law School
The Sydney Law School welcomes the opportunity to host distinguished scholars from overseas and around Australia who wish to spend a period of time visiting the Law School. Visitors to the Law School provide a valuable opportunity for the exchange of ideas and research as well as the creation of ongoing national and international research linkages and collaborations.
Visitors can contribute to the Law School in the following ways:
- Present their work in the weekly Faculty Seminar Series which is a forum for both visitors and members of the Faculty to showcase their work.
- Contribute to the seminar program of a Research Centre. There are eight Research Centre’s and Institutes at the Sydney Law School.
- The Law School also runs a Legal Professional Development Program.
Who may apply?
The Sydney Law School considers applications from researchers and practitioners of high standing at any stage in their career. Visitors may wish to spend a period of time conducting research in the Faculty while on sabbatical leave from their normal employment or they may wish to visit for a shorter period.
Before applying
All potential visitors should make contact with an academic sponsor or a research centre in the Law School in their research area, before applying to visit. See How to Apply
A list of members of the Faculty and their Research Areas can be found at Research Academics @ Sydney Law School. There are fourteen research clusters supported by eight Research Centre’s and Institutes at the Sydney Law School.
The Visitors Committee considers the following when determining applications: the standing of the applicant relative to opportunity, the quality of their work and the extent to which their work will enhance the academic life of the Law School. The Committee may also consider whether we have a Faculty or University level agreement of academic cooperation with the applicant’s home Institution. The University is also a party to a number of International networks. To view a full list: International Relationships @ The University of Sydney
How to Apply:
Are you an externally funded or self-funded Visitor?
- Applicants who wish to visit the Law School for a period that is less than three months are considered on a rolling basis by the Visitor’s Committee. Where the visit is for a period greater than three months applications will be considered two times a year in January, and July with a discretion to consider exceptional applications out of round.
- Applicants must send a short CV (no more than four pages) together with a cover letter outlining your research project, the name of a Faculty sponsor, the length of the proposed visit and what resources you hope to access. You should also indicate any contribution that you can make to the Law School while you are here such as a seminar presentation or similar.
- Applications should be directed to:
David Corey
Visitors Coordinator,
Sydney Law School,
University of Sydney,
173-175 Phillip Street,
Sydney, NSW, 2000
email:
Do you wish to apply for a Visiting Fellowships?
There are a number of visiting fellowships available. Some are administered by the Sydney Law School and others are administered by the The University of Sydney Research office.
Fellowships administered by the Sydney Law School:
Fellowships administered by The University of Sydney Research Office:
Computer Facilities and desk space
Visitors to the Law School may be provided with a University of Sydney login enabling them to use computer facilities at the Law School. In addition access to the Sydney Law School Library can be arranged. Office space may be provided where available. In some cases office space will be shared. The Law School is not able to assist with arrangements for living accommodation however, the University has an Accommodation Service that may be able to assist you with your accommodation needs
Visas
All overseas visitors to the Law School require a Visa. In some cases the application is very straight forward and can be completed online. In other cases you may require a letter of invitation from the University. Please see The Department of Immigration and Citizen for further information.
Contacts
Academic Contact
Dr. Isabel Karpin
Chair of the Visitors Committee
Administrative Contact
David Corey
Visitors Coordinator
