Kathleen Fitzpatrick Visiting Fellowships

The Kathleen Fitzpatrick Visiting Fellowships were designed to enable outstanding female doctoral and early career researchers in international law, history, political theory, and related fields to visit Melbourne Law School and work with Professor Anne Orford’s Laureate Program in International Law for up to two months.

The Visiting Fellows were closely integrated into the Laureate Program, took part in events and workshops, participated in team meetings, presented at work-in-progress seminars, and will be invited to participate in the final international conference. Funding of up to $3000 was available for the Kathleen Fitzpatrick Visiting Fellows towards the costs of travel to, and accommodation in, Melbourne. Visiting Fellows from outside Australia were responsible for obtaining and funding any necessary visas.

The funding for the Kathleen Fitzpatrick Visiting Fellowships flowed from the awarding of the 2015 Australian Research Council Kathleen Fitzpatrick Australian Laureate Fellowship to Professor Orford. The Kathleen Fitzpatrick Australian Laureate Fellowship is awarded annually to a highly ranked female recipient of an Australian Laureate Fellowship from the humanities, arts, and social science disciplines. The Fellowships include additional funding for recipients to undertake an ambassadorial role to promote women in research and to mentor early career researchers. More details about this scheme to support women in research is available from the Australian Research Council.

Information about current and former Kathleen Fitzpatrick Visiting Fellows and their projects is available on the Visiting Fellows page.