Visiting research scholars
The department welcomes visiting scholars who can enrich and deepen our knowledge and understanding of landscape and landscape architecture.
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How to apply
Applications to join the department as a visiting scholar should be made in writing, with a full CV, to the Director of Research, Nicola Dempsey and should demonstrate (with evidence):
- A high level of academic and/or professional achievement commensurate with the applicant’s career stage
- A clear set of aims and objectives and a programme of activity (with appropriate milestones) for the duration of the stay in the department
- A close connection with the Department’s research themes and/or the research agendas of identified staff members
- A set of outputs that applicants expect to produce during/as a consequence of their stay. This should include, as a minimum, a public lecture/research seminar. Examples of other possible outputs include:
- A peer-reviewed paper co-authored with a member of Departmental staff
- An application for research funding involving member(s) of Departmental staff
- A practice-based project involving member(s) of Departmental staff, or other contribution to the impact and (international) reach of the department
- English language proficiency to CEFR level C2 (Cambridge CPE; IELTS 7-8).
We will consider every application on its merits. If your application is unsuccessful in the first instance we will provide you with feedback on your application.