Accessibility statement

Information for Academic Visitors

The Department of Education welcomes applications from UK and international researchers who wish to spend up to one year in the Department as Academic Visitors. We welcome visitors who are in York to pursue independent research and do not provide or arrange academic supervision in this situation. Our visitors are part of our academic community and will be informed by and also contribute to our research activities here in York. Part of the application process includes a short research proposal which will be evaluated by senior members of the Department. It is expected that there will be a clear and strong academic reason for visiting York, and that the visitorʼs research will connect directly with ongoing research of our staff or research groups.

Applicants should read the information below and then submit their full application by email to education-research-admin@york.ac.uk

How to apply

Please email the following information to: education-research-admin@york.ac.uk

1. A letter of application which includes:

  • Why you would like to spend time at the Department of Education at York;
  • A clear indication of how you intend to pay the fees and for your stay here
  • A clear indication of the time period you wish to be in York, and your plans for finding accommodation.

2. A letter of recommendation from your Head of Department or other senior academic who knows you and your work;

3. A short CV (1-2 pages), with full name, address, and current teaching position

4. A c.1000 word research proposal which links to one of the Research Centres, or a particular member of staff, and clearly states exactly what you wish to do while you are in York.