Fully Funded University of Melbourne Law School Visiting Fellowship 2026

The University of Melbourne Law School Visiting Fellowship 2026 is now open. This fellowship program has been offered by the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness and is a fully sponsored fellowship program where the researchers will be chosen and will get a rare chance to spend two months at the University of Melbourne which is one of the best academic institutions in Australia. Fellows are free to start their stay anytime between July and November 2026, as they can adjust this period according to their own schedules and research plans.

Applicants are invited worldwide to apply to the fellowship which is geared towards those who are involved in research regarding the topic of statelessness which is a multifaceted human rights problem that affects millions of people in the world whereby the person is not considered a citizen of any nation under the working of its laws. This poses serious challenges to the access of basic services, legal rights and opportunities.

There is no application fee required in the program, which makes it more affordable to scholars, practitioners, and people with lived experience in this field. The fellowship covers a total of AUD $6,000 inclusive of the airfare to and for, accommodation and the use of university facilities throughout the fellowship. It is a unique and precious chance to make a contribution to a developing field and to perform in a rich intellectual and supportive environment

Fellowship Details:

• Country: Australia
• Location: University of Melbourne
• Timeframe: 2 months
• Funding: Full Funded
• Deadline: 30th November 2025

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Financial Coverage:

• AU$6,000 stipend
• Round trip airline tickets to Melbourne
• Accommodation expenses
• University workplace access
• Computer and library services

Fellowship Period:

Time frame: 2 months

Start Date: July 2026 to November 2026

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Field of Interest:

Statelessness Studies

Eligibility Criteria:

• Available to every nationality
• The applicants can be:
• Scholars (post doctoral to full professor)
• Relevant applied research project by non-academic professionals
• People of lived experience of statelessness
• The candidates are required to demonstrate their interest in statelessness and suggest an assignment that would fit within the Centre goals

Required Documents:

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Publication List
• Research plan
• Desired dates of the visit (July-Nov 2026)
• A single reference letter (or support letter of non-academics)

How Do I Apply?

Applications should be sent by email, to: law-statelessness@unimelb.edu.au

Subject line: Visiting Fellowship Application

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