Visiting Researchers
The School of Social Science invites academics from around the world to join its research community for a maximum duration of 12 months. Visiting academics are welcomed to conduct research and contribute to the school's vibrant and inclusive research environment. This opportunity allows participants to engage with a diverse group of scholars, share insights, and enrich the academic culture through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
If you are a visiting student from another institution, please see visiting student section below.
The aim of the Visiting Researcher Programme is to discuss and share ideas with academics in our School; and potentially develop research collaboration.
Priority will be given to applicants whose research projects involve collaboration with academics from the University of Aberdeen School of Social Science.
Visiting researchers will have access to the following facilities:
- School of Social Science visiting desk space
- Access to IT facilities photocopier and printer (please note this includes a University e-mail account)
- Access to the Sir Duncan Rice Library
Additionally, visiting researchers are invited to the School of Social Science research seminars and social activities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for the Visiting Researcher Programme, the following documents need to be emailed to socsci@abdn.ac.uk at least three months prior to your intended visit:
- A completed Visiting Researcher Application Form
- A curriculum vitae that includes details of your academic employment and publications
- A letter from your university confirming your current role/position
Priority will be given up applicants whose research projects involve collaboration with academics from the University of Aberdeen School of Social Science.
All visitors coming into the UK must ensure they have the correct visa with which to enter the UK. Please refer to the Standard Visa Visitor Route for details.
Visiting Students
Guidance and the application form can be found at this link.
The completed form should be returned to socsci@abdn.ac.uk, together with a dedicated academic reference and a letter from the home university confirming the status of the student.
Please note that the students are responsible for paying their own registration fee.
All visitors coming into the UK must ensure they have the correct visa with which to enter the UK. Please refer to the Standard Visa Visitor Route for details.