Visiting scholars
The School of Education welcomes applications from academic colleagues worldwide to join us as a Visiting Scholar. We undertake interdisciplinary research and scholarship, and collaborate with universities and industry through short-, medium- and long-term partnerships.
Our Visiting Scholars contribute knowledge and expertise from national and international perspectives, collaborating with staff on research projects, external funding applications, publications and/or through the delivery of workshops or seminars.
Visiting Scholars will work with a named mentor and / other University of Leeds colleagues on a clearly defined project that contributes to the School’s strategic aims and objectives. Regular meetings with the mentor are expected, to ensure timely completion of the project.
Applicants who are seeking agreement of School of Education staff member as a collaborator are advised to make contact via email, explaining the purpose of the proposed visit to Leeds, indicating how this may contribute to the School and research / scholarship interests of the particular member of staff. A list of staff is available here.
Timescale, privileges and costs
Visiting Scholars may stay for a minimum of one week to a maximum of one academic year, that is, from 1 October–30 September. A bench fee is payable, for which Visiting Scholars are granted these privileges for the duration of their visit only: full library membership; access to other university resources; the possibility of auditing modules, that is, attending teaching sessions; and, on request, a desk in a shared office in the School of Education building (currently 4–9 Hillary Place). The bench fee is currently to £6,000 per annum (pro-rata for shorter visits). Visiting Scholars are responsible for meeting their own visa, accommodation, travel, subsistence, health and personal insurance costs, as well as any personal family requirements.
How to apply
This scheme applies to Visiting Scholar applicants who:
- Are active academic staff members of another University
- Hold a Doctorate qualification (PhD / EdD / DEdPsych) in an education-related field
At the time of application potential Visiting Scholars must have completed the online application form, and provide:
- A clearly defined plan for research / scholarship, deliverable in the timescale for the visit, that contributes to the School’s strategic aims and objectives
- Evidence of agreement with a named University of Leeds School of Education mentor / collaborator
- A full curriculum vitae
- A copy of their passport personal information page
- Copies of their degree certificates, in English
- A letter of recommendation from their Head of Department, confirming support for the visit
- Evidence of sufficient funding to pay the bench fee and support all living costs in Leeds
Applications comprising all the above documents should be submitted to Edu_DoRI@leeds.ac.uk. The School’s Executive Management Team will make a final decision regarding acceptance of applications. The Head of School or a nominated deputy will notify applicants of the outcome within a few weeks of receipt.
Post-graduate researchers
PGR students can also apply to be a Visiting Postgraduate Research Student. Applicants would follow the process for a PHD application, applying online provided they meet the required entry requirements. Applicants would register for periods in blocks of months up to 12 months and would be charged (pro rata) the minimum fee or the standard international fee. Information about how to apply is the same as for all PGRs here.
Further information for visiting postgraduate researchers can be found here.
For any questions, please contact the admissions team at applypgr.socialsciences@leeds.ac.uk.
Further information on visas can be found here.
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