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Visiting Scholars Program

The Visiting Scholars Program is open to all professors, researchers and postdoctoral fellows who wish to visit for any period of time – from weeks to months – at the Faculty of Law.

Please note, the information below is relevant for those who wish to visit the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law.  If you are interested in visiting the Common Law Section, click here.

The Visiting Scholars Program is open to all professors, researchers and postdoctoral fellows who wish to visit for any period of time – from weeks to months – at the Faculty of Law. The Faculty of Law cannot provide office space but can provide access to library and internet services, participation in our abundant and enriching lecture series, and connections to our vibrant research community.

Applicants to the Visiting Scholars Program must have secured their own funds for travel and accommodation and be recommended by a faculty member who is willing to serve as their contact person. If the applicant's first language is not English, French or an Indigenous language, they will be required to produce evidence of proficiency in one of those languages or a faculty contact person who is willing and able to provide supervision and support. 

Undergraduate, master’s or doctoral students interested in visiting the Faculty of Law should apply to the Visiting Student Researcher program.

Application procedures

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  • Fall semester (September-November) applications are due July 1st.
     
  • Winter Semester (February-April) applications are due November 1st.

All prospective applicants must submit an application form and the supporting materials:

  1. Completed Visiting Scholars Program Application Form;
  2. CV, complete with publications;
  3. One-page research proposal;
  4. One Letter of Reference in support of the application.

Applicants whose first language is not English, French or an Indigenous language must provide evidence of proficiency in one of these languages or a faculty contact person who will facilitate their visit.

Applications should be sent to the attention of the Vice-Dean, Research, Pascale Cornut St-Pierre.

Submit your application

Visiting student researcher (VSR)

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A visiting student researcher (VSR) is a Canadian or international student enrolled in an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral program at a university in Canada or abroad, conducting research on a full-time basis at the University of Ottawa for a specific time under the supervision of a uOttawa faculty member or an affiliated professional researcher.

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