SCML, Research Hub, welcomes applications from academics who want to carry out research as visiting scholars at the Macquarie  University. Visitors participate in and enrich the research-intensive and vibrant communal life of the Research Hub, which is part of the Department of Anthropology. 

Unfortunately, not all  from prospective visitors can be accommodated. 

Visits may be as short as one week or as long as six months. Only in exceptional cases, one year visits may be possible, in particular  from visitors holding externally funded Fellowships). 

Visiting scholars are generally provided with a library carrel or office, desktop computer and library access while based at the  Department of Anthropology, subject to availability. 

Visitors not only join in the SCML's activities but also   the academic life of the Department of Anthropology, including seminars and public lectures. 

In general our Research Hub is  unable to facilitate visits by PhD students from other institutions. 

Application process

To apply, send the following documents by email to the Director, gabriele.marranci@mq.edu.au

1. A completed Vistors Program Application Form.

2. A research proposal (not more than 1500 words) that sets out the research project that will be carried out during the visit and details any planned collaboration with our research hub

3. A brief curriculum vitae that includes details of academic employment, qualifications and publications

Applications are considered 6 months in advance of the proposed visit and all applicants will be notified as soon as possible after a decision is reached.

Visiting Scholar Guidelines

SCML considers the following criteria when assessing applications from visitors:

1. The applicant CV 

2. The applicant's home institution - our research hub seeks to strength its existing research linkages through visits from scholars based at institutions with which it has relationships or hope to form links. 

3. The applicant's commitment to the visit if it is approved

4.  Links  with research being carried out in the SCML and potential contribution to its  intellectual life and the Department of Anthropology  through seminars or workshops

5.  The dates of the proposed visit 

6. The applicant's English language proficiency

Visa information

International visitors will usually require a visa to enter Australia. It is the visitor's responsibility to obtain an appropriate visa. It may take several months to obtain a visa; it is therefore important to lodge the visitor application (and if approved, the visa application) early.

Further information

For further information about the visiting scholar program, please contact , the Director, Dr Gabriele Marranci