University of Melbourne Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness Visiting Fellowship 2027 in Australia: Fully Funded Research Fellowship with Up to AUD 6,000 Support ·Unknown

The University of Melbourne has officially opened applications for the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness Visiting Fellowship 2027, offering an exciting opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and educators working on statelessness to undertake a funded research visit in Australia.

The prestigious fellowship provides up to AUD 6,000 to support international travel and accommodation, enabling scholars to collaborate with one of the world’s leading centres dedicated to statelessness research.

Applications are now open, with the deadline set for 30 November 2026. The fellowship is ideal for academics, policy experts, legal practitioners, and professionals seeking to deepen their research, strengthen international collaborations, and contribute to advancing global understanding of statelessness.

About the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness

The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness, based at the Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, is internationally recognised for its research, education, advocacy, and engagement on issues affecting stateless persons around the world.

The Centre works with governments, international organisations, civil society, legal practitioners, and researchers to develop evidence-based solutions that address statelessness while promoting the protection of nationality rights under international law.

Its Visiting Fellowship Scheme supports scholars and practitioners whose work aligns with the Centre’s mission of advancing research, policy, and practical solutions on statelessness.

Fellowship Benefits

The funded Visiting Fellowship offers substantial support to selected participants.

Successful applicants will receive:

• Funding of up to AUD 6,000
• Financial support for international travel
• Accommodation support in Melbourne
• Workspace at the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness
• Library access
• Computer and research facilities
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in statelessness research
• Participation in seminars, workshops, and Centre events
• Access to one of Australia’s leading law schools
• International networking opportunities with researchers and practitioners

The fellowship is expected to run for one to two months, with visits taking place between August and October 2027.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are welcomed from a wide range of professionals engaged in statelessness-related research and practice.

Eligible applicants include:

• Early-career researchers
• Postdoctoral researchers
• Tenured academics
• Independent researchers
• Legal practitioners
• Policy experts
• Human rights professionals
• Non-academic professionals proposing applied research relevant to the Centre

Importantly, the fellowship is open to applicants from around the world.

The Centre particularly encourages applications from:

• Researchers with lived experience of statelessness
• Scholars from diverse backgrounds
• Professionals working directly with stateless communities
• Researchers conducting interdisciplinary studies on nationality, migration, human rights, displacement, and citizenship

Research Focus

Applicants should propose research that contributes meaningfully to the field of statelessness.

Potential research themes include:

• Statelessness and nationality law
• Human rights protection
• Refugee protection
• Forced displacement
• Migration governance
• Citizenship and identity
• Climate-related displacement
• Legal recognition of stateless persons
• Gender and nationality rights
• Indigenous communities and nationality
• International refugee law
• Public policy and statelessness
• Comparative legal studies
• Humanitarian protection

The Centre welcomes both theoretical and applied research proposals.

Fellowship Expectations

Visiting Fellows are expected to become active members of the Centre during their stay.

Successful fellows will:

• Conduct their proposed research project
• Participate in seminars and workshops
• Engage with Centre researchers
• Present their research during a Faculty seminar or work-in-progress session
• Contribute a blog article to the Critical Statelessness Studies Blog, where appropriate
• Build collaborative relationships with researchers at the University of Melbourne

The fellowship is designed to foster lasting international partnerships rather than simply providing financial support.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a complete application as one PDF document containing:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• List of publications
• Research Plan (maximum 1,000 words)
• Proposed fellowship dates
• Budget request (maximum AUD 6,000)
• Budget breakdown, including travel costs where applicable
• One letter of reference

For non-academic professionals, the reference may be replaced with a letter of support from an employer or associated organisation.

The research plan should clearly explain:

• The proposed research project
• Planned collaboration with the Peter McMullin Centre
• Expected outcomes
• Contribution to the Centre’s research agenda

Self-Funded Visiting Opportunities

In addition to the funded fellowship, the Centre also welcomes self-funded visiting scholars throughout the year.

Self-funded visitors receive access to:

• Workspace (subject to availability)
• Library facilities
• Computer resources
• Research seminars
• Workshops and Centre activities

Applications for self-funded visits are accepted on a rolling basis.

Selection Process

Applications are assessed competitively based on:

• Academic excellence
• Research quality
• Relevance to statelessness studies
• Potential contribution to the Centre
• Feasibility of the proposed project
• Opportunities for future collaboration

The Centre values diversity and welcomes applications from scholars at different career stages and from different professional backgrounds.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should prepare all required documents as a single PDF file and submit their application by email.

Applications should include the subject line:

“Visiting Fellowship Application”

Applicants are also encouraged to direct any fellowship enquiries to the Centre before submitting their application.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

Why You Should Apply

The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness Visiting Fellowship is one of the few globally recognised programmes dedicated exclusively to advancing scholarship and policy on statelessness.

Beyond providing financial support, the fellowship offers access to world-class academic resources, international networks, and meaningful collaboration with leading researchers working to address one of the world’s most pressing human rights challenges.

Whether you are an early-career scholar, an established academic, or a practitioner working directly with affected communities, this fellowship provides an exceptional platform to strengthen your research while contributing to global efforts to protect the rights of stateless people.

If your work seeks to improve legal protection, inform public policy, or advance research on citizenship and human rights, this fellowship presents an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with one of the world’s leading research centres in the field.

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