Opportunity Title : Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2026 – Up to AUD $6,000

The University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2026 is hosted by the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness, an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Melbourne dedicated to promoting research, education, and policy engagement on statelessness and related issues.

The fellowship is intended to strengthen international collaboration and create opportunities for researchers and professionals from different backgrounds to engage with the Centre's work. Successful fellows will join an active academic community and have opportunities to interact with scholars, researchers, and practitioners working on statelessness and human rights.

During their fellowship, participants may engage in research activities, contribute to seminars and academic discussions, exchange ideas with Centre members, and develop collaborative projects. The programme is particularly suitable for individuals whose research, professional work, or lived experience contributes to a better understanding of statelessness and the protection of stateless populations.

The fellowship also provides an opportunity for fellows to expand their international academic and professional networks while contributing new perspectives to research and policy discussions surrounding statelessness.

Successful applicants may receive financial support of up to AUD $6,000 to assist with costs associated with:

• International travel to and from Australia.
• Accommodation during the fellowship period.
• Other eligible expenses associated with undertaking the fellowship.

The funding can help reduce the financial barriers associated with international research collaboration and enable fellows to participate in activities at the University of Melbourne.

The University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities who can demonstrate a strong interest in statelessness and propose work that aligns with the mission of the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness.

Eligible applicants include:

• Academics: Applications are welcome from researchers ranging from early-career scholars, including postdoctoral researchers, to established and tenured professors whose work focuses on statelessness.
• Non-academic professionals: Professionals outside academia may apply if they propose an applied research project that is relevant to statelessness.
• Researchers with lived experience: Researchers who have personal experience of statelessness are particularly encouraged to apply.
• International applicants: The fellowship is open to applicants from all countries and nationalities.

Applicants should demonstrate a clear and meaningful interest in statelessness and present a research project, professional project, or other proposed work that is relevant to the Centre's objectives.

Interested applicants should begin by reviewing the fellowship information and application requirements on the official University of Melbourne application website.

To apply:

1. Visit the official application website.
2. Review the fellowship guidelines and eligibility requirements carefully.
3. Prepare your proposed research or applied project related to statelessness.
4. Gather the required supporting documents and personal information.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Submit your application before the stated deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their proposed work clearly demonstrates how it relates to statelessness and the objectives of the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness.