Researchers in the Faculty of Law conduct research across the world and, in turn, we invite professors, practitioners, postdoctoral researchers, and judges to visit Queen’s to conduct their own research and collaborate with Queen’s faculty members.
Our current visitors include:
Michele Leering Visiting Scholar
Visiting Professor of Disability Rights
Banting Postdoctoral Fellow
Visiting Scholar
Business Law Research Fellowship / Law’80 Visiting Lecturer
Visiting Scholar
Stuart Delisle Research Fellowship
The deadlines to apply to the Visiting Scholar program are August 15 (to visit January to April) and February 15 (to visit May to August or September to December).
What the Queen’s Faculty of Law provides:
- Full library privileges
- IT access and support
- Invitations to attend faculty events and talks
Essential facts for Visiting Scholars:
- Office space is limited. It cannot be guaranteed and is subject to prior agreement. There is open workspace in the Lederman Law Library and in other libraries on campus.
- Health Coverage: International visitors who are here for more than three weeks must enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan.
- Immigration: If you are an international visitor, you may require a visa to enter Canada. Make yourself aware of the lead time necessary for applying for a visa (depends on your country). International visitors should visit Queen’s University’s Welcoming International Visitors page for further information.
- Housing: Visitors are required to find their own accommodation.
How to apply as a Visiting Scholar:
Contact a faculty member to ask if they are willing to host or supervise your visit. Review our faculty member profiles here. Send them an email with your research plan and current CV. Ask them, in return, to provide you with an email or letter stating that they are willing to host or supervise your visit and outlining the benefits of your visit to Queen’s University Faculty of Law.
Complete the application form and send it to the email address on the form along with your supporting documents before the deadlines: August 15 (to visit January to April); February 15 (to visit May to August or September to December).
Supporting documents for Visiting Scholars:
- Cover letter (clearly state proposed faculty member willing to host/supervise visit)
- CV
- Research proposal (250-500 words)
- Letter from faculty member confirming their willingness to host/supervise your visit
Contact
Please email lawresearch@queensu.ca with any questions about this process.
Application form