University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2027 (Fully Funded)

Call for applications for the University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2027, offered by the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness. This prestigious fellowship allows researchers to spend 1-2 months in Melbourne from August to October 2027. The program is designed for researchers, professionals, and educators working on statelessness and related issues. The program offers generous support that covers all fellowship-related costs. This includes international travel, accommodation, a dedicated workspace, access to institute resources, and more. There are no country restrictions; candidates from across the world are invited. No application fee is required. The last date for application submission is November 30, 2026.

About University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2027

It’s a prestigious fellowship program that offers early-career researchers the opportunity to work closely with the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness, develop international research experience and connections, and participate in the institute’s academic activities. During the program, fellows receive a dedicated workspace and access to the library and computer facilities, and are expected to participate in center activities such as events and workshops.

Fellowship Overview

• Host Country: Australia
• Open for: All Nationals
• Host Institute: University of Melbourne
• Offered by: Peter McMullin Centre
• Fellowship Period: August to October 2027
• Deadline: 30 November 2026

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will receive a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• Funding of up to AUD 6,000 to support:
  • International Airfare support
  • Accommodation in Melbourne for the program duration
• Dedicated workspace at the institute
• Access to institute resources
• Opportunity to join Centre events and workshops
• Opportunity to present research work
• Opportunity to contribute to the Centre’s academic work

Not covered

• Visa costs
• Insurance costs

Who can Apply?

Candidates meeting the following criteria are invited to apply:

• Applications from researchers of all nationalities.
• Postdoctoral and early-career researchers.
• Researchers currently working in relevant fields.
• Non-academic professionals with an applied research project related to statelessness.
• Researchers with lived experience of statelessness.
• The fellowship strongly encourages applications from researchers with personal experience of statelessness.

Research Areas

Your proposed research should be aligned with statelessness. Previous fellows worked on topics such as:

• Nationality and citizenship
• Refugee and Migration issues
• Statelessness law and Policy, Climate Displacement
• Childhood statelessness.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to spend time with an international research center

• Exchange ideas with experts
• Present your research work
• Establish connections
• Experience life in Melbourne, Australia

Required Documents

1. An updated CV
2. List of Publication
3. Research Plan of Max 1000 words outlining the research and proposed activities
4. Proposed dates of visit
5. One Reference letter

Non-academic applicants can provide a letter of support from their employer or professional organization

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How to Apply?

Applicants interested in the fellowship must prepare a single PDF application, include all the above documents, and submit it via email to law-statelessness@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line “Visiting Fellowship Application.”

For complete instructions related to the fellowship application, visit the official link mentioned below.

APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE FELLOWSHIP 2027