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.
Duration
The College welcomes applications for visits from one
week to six months. In rare 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, Charges and Financial Support
In contrast to many North American and European institutions,
the ANU College of Law does not normally charge Visitors
any fees. Visitors to the College for more than one
week may, however, be asked to complete a brief assessor's
report in relation to a College course (undergraduate
or postgraduate) within their area of expertise. 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.
Visitors do not receive a salary and only Distinguished
Visiting Fellows may be entitled to financial support.
Decision
The College's Visitor Committee considers applications
at meetings that are normally held 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.
