Visiting ScholarProgram
Application Form
  1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Title: A/ProfDrJudgeMrMsProf / Family Name: / Given Names:
Position:
Organisation:
Postal Address:
Email:
Date of Birth: / Gender:
FemaleMale / Citizenship:
Australian Permanent Resident: NoYes
NOTE - Overseas visitors to Melbourne Law School (MLS)must be in possession of a valid visa that allows them to undertake all the activities they wish to undertake during their stay. Information regarding visas can be found at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website or from your nearest Australian Embassy or High Commission.
DETAILS OF YOUR PROPOSED VISIT
Purpose of visit including how your visit will complement or enhance the Law School’s current activities:
Have you been invited to participate in, or observe an Australian research project in collaboration with other academic staff at the Law School: Yes No
Name of MLS Research Centre/Academic contact who hasagreed to host your visit:
Details of how your visit will be financially supported:
Date of Arrival: / Date of Departure:
Is a letter of support from MLS required for a grant/funding application: Yes No
During your visit, are you also teaching in the Melbourne Law Masters Program: Yes No
VISITING ACADEMIC AGREEMENT:
Should my visit be approved, I agree to acknowledge Melbourne Law School and the University of Melbourne in any publications arising from my visit.
Signature of Applicant: Date:
CHECKLIST FOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (Please note: applications cannot be considered until all supporting documents are provided)
Current CV including education, employment and publication record.
1 or 2 page proposal outlining the research, planned collaboration or other activities you intend to complete during the proposed visit.
Letter or email of support from a MLS Research Centre/Academic who has agreed to host your visit.
Details of the visa for which you intend toapply.
Information regarding visas can be found on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website or by contacting your nearest Australian Embassy or High Commission.
COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
Completed application form including all required attachments should be returned to:
Visiting Scholar Program
Melbourne Law School
Email:
Fax: +61 3 9347 2392
  1. LAW SCHOOL CENTRE AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY

Law School Administrative Contact :
Email:
Ext:
Special conditions to be included in the letter of invitation including any details of reasonable expenses to be paid/reimbursed. Please refer tosection 3.15 of Honorary Appointments and University Visitors Procedure (MPF1156) ( and section 3.8 of the Payments and Reimbursements Procedure (MPF1082) for details on how to pay or reimburse expenses.
Travel$
Accommodation$
Living Expenses$
ACADEMIC HOST/CENTRE APPROVAL
I agree to endorse this proposed visit. In endorsing this visit I understand that:
  1. Should the visit be approved I agree to act as the academic host and supervisor for the visitor for the duration of their stay.
  2. If the purpose of the visit is for a collaborative research activity between myself and the visitor, I can confirm that the research proposal provided as part of this application is an accurate reflection of these activities and my level of involvement.

Signature of Host
(Level 1 Supervisor Delegation) / Name:
Date:
Once this section has been signed and completed, please send the form together with attachments to the Deputy Dean
DELEGATION 3 APPROVAL (DEPUTY DEAN)
Visit is approved
Visit is not approved
In principle support pending outcome of a grant/scholarship application (eg. Endeavour Fellowships, Australia-China Council Grants, Fulbright Scholarships etc)
Signature of Deputy Dean
(Level 3 Delegation) / Name:
Date:
Please return the form to Law HR for processing
PRIVACY INFORMATION
Should your visit be approved, information collected on this form will become part of your employment record.
It will be stored securely and only used or released in accordance with the University’s privacy policy which is available from