GUIdelines - INTernational

GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITING SCHOLARS AT NCIS

Funding: NCIS provides a fixed annual budget for the Visiting Scholars scheme. Funding for Visiting Scholars will normally will be on a 50:50 basis between NCIS and another University entity such as a College and will normally include travel to Canberra, accommodation at ANU and a weekly gratuity which may be varied upwards to $250.

Selection: At the beginning of each year NCIS will canvass ANU staff recommendations for the names of possible Visiting Scholars. Recommendations by ANU staff will imply a willingness on the part of the sponsor (as well as NCIS) to mentor and/or host the Visiting Scholar. Potential scholars will be invited, in conjunction with their sponsor, to liaise with the Director of the NCIS (or delegate) to co-develop an application for the Vice Chancellor's visiting fund.

Program: Visiting Scholars will work closely with their sponsor on a nominated project. Scholars' activities may include lectures, seminars, meeting students and staff, presentations and production of academic papers. The period will be normally be between one to two months, but may be extended. Visiting Scholars will work closely with staff of the NCIS on a range of activities which may include lectures, seminars, meeting students and staff, presentations and the production of academic papers. Distinguished international Visiting Scholars will make at least one public presentation, one major ANU presentation and several invitation lectures. Visiting Scholars will be profiled on the ANU, College of Law and NCIS websites and e-Newsletter and prepare a Final Report on conclusion of their visit about their activities while at the NCIS.

Application Annexures
1. a cover letter setting out (i) the anticipated dates of visit, (ii) the title of the specific research project, (iii) the names of two academic and two personal referees;
2. a brief curriculum vitae outlining past and present experiences relevant to the proposed research and activities to be undertaken;
3. a one to two page research proposal setting out the specific research to be undertaken while an international Visiting Scholar; and
4. two testimonials from recognised Indigenous leaders supporting the outputs, standing and benefits likely to accrue to the ANU from the proposed residency.