Application Procedure

The College receives many requests for visits. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate all who want to come. We therefore ask those who would like to visit the College to follow an application procedure.

Application

To be considered, an applicant should submit the following documents by email to visitorprogram@law.anu.edu.au

An application letter setting out (i) the anticipated dates of the visit, (ii) the title of the research project to be undertaken during the visit, (iii) the source of the funding to support the visitor while at ANU, (iv) the names of any College members with whom the applicant is acquainted, (v) the names of two academic references, and (vi) any relevant results or evidence of English language proficiency such as TOFEL scores.
A brief curriculum vitae outlining past and present experiences relevant to the proposed research in the College, with accompanying details of the most recent and important publications; and
A research proposal of between one and three pages explaining the research to be undertaken during the visit to the College, and naming any College members who will be collaborating in the research or whose assistance the applicant will be seeking.

Duration

The College welcomes applications for periods from one week to six months. In some circumstances a visit of up to one year may be approved. Visitors for less than a week (such as seminar presenters) are normally not designated as official visitors. Visitors are welcome to apply for an extension of their visit one month before the termination of the initial appointment. In considering an application for extension, the Visitors Committee will take account (amongst other things) of the research results achieved and the visitor’s contribution to the College during the initial period.

Fees and Charges

In contrast to many North American and European institutions, the ANU College of Law does not normally charge Visitors any fees. Extraordinary expenses incurred by Visitors, such as substantial postage, long-distance telephone and copying charges, library fines, and the like are the responsibility of the Visitor.

Decision

The College's Visitor Committee normally considers applications at meetings in mid-February, mid-May, mid-August and mid-November. In exceptional cases, urgent applications may be dealt with between meetings; but applications should normally be made at least six months before the expected date of arrival. It may not be possible to consider later applications. The applicant will be notified as soon as the Committee has made a decision.