Researcher Mobility

The Research Mobility Programme encourages personal and academic development of individuals, primarily, early in their research careers, to equip them with the skills needed for future international academic success. The programme allows young scholars to advance their knowledge-base within their field of study, establish new contacts and mentors,and enhance their graduate dissertations through the experience gained in studying in other research cultures.

All WUN members waive any fees associated with the RMP, which are typically short visits of 2-3 months. The programme enables institutions across the Network to share expertise, rare facilities and establish new relationships at both graduate and supervisor level.

Benefits

Postcolonial researcher Alecia Simmonds spent a semester exploring the British Library and working with like-minded scholars in the UK. She was inspired to apply for researcher mobility funding after attending a WUN-sponsored seminar, “Nation, Empire, Globe” at the University of Sydney, where she is currently researching love and law in the 18th century.

Her time in England has offered many fresh opportunities for research and co-working as well as a valuable space to concentrate on writing.

    “I have been able to talk with world experts about my area of research and gain access to British materials that the tyranny of distance in Australia otherwise renders impossible” she says. “The conversations I have had with people in England have led to new and unexpected approaches to my work.”

Institutional conditions

The resources that WUN partners make available to support RMP vary from institution to institution. Some make modest awards to help with travel and subsistence during the visit, while others integrate graduate mobility into international research development funds.

Further information may be obtained by contacting WUN institutional coordinators listed on our member pages.