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Visiting Scholars

The Connected_Politics Lab welcomes visiting scholars from a variety of career stages who are interested in undertaking research at UCD and getting involved in lab activities. Visiting Scholars will be hosted in SPIRe for periods of up to 12 months. The aim of the scheme is to encourage collaboration between international academics and SPIRe researchers. 

Scheme structure

The scheme has two strands:

  • Visiting Scholars (late stage PhD and up to 3 years post-PhD)
  • Senior Visiting Scholar (more than 3 years post-PhD)

The typical stay will be one term, but visits can be up to one year.  

Conditions

  • Visitors will be supported by a 'host' member of SPIRe staff.
  • All visitors will contribute to the SPIRe working paper series.
  • All visitors can attend and will participate in the SPIRe seminar series (deliver one seminar).
  • Early career scholars can participate in PhD workshops.
  • Senior Visiting Scholars may be asked to offer informal mentorship to PhD students.
  • Visitors will be listed on the SPIRe website. 
  • All Scholars will have IT and library access.
  • Office space may be provided, depending on availability. 

Optional

  • Opportunity to deliver guest lectures in modules or other teaching.
  • Attend modules (early career)

Application requirements

  • The primary application criteria of the scheme is that applicants are supported by a member of SPIRe faculty (the 'host'). It is up to applicants to identify their host and request a letter or email of support.  
  • Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.
  • Please submit a short cover letter including a brief description of work intended at SPIRe, a CV, and a letter or email of support as your application to (opens in a new window)stefan.mueller@ucd.ie.

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