Visiting Appointments

EI Visiting Fellows

Visiting Fellows are expected to actively contribute to the EI community, and this will now be via a named project proposal, which will be research-based, and which must be approved by the EI Research Committee.

A term of appointment is for a minimum of one term, up to one year. They may be extended to a maximum of three years, depending on the suitability of your proposal. All visiting appointments hold a residential requirement, and Fellows will need to visit the department during their fellowship. Visiting appointments must also have a named sponsor, who must be a permanent member of EI staff.

Newly graduate PhD students are eligible for visiting status for one year only, with renewal dependent on a (new) suitable proposal.

Existing Fellowships will continue until they are due to expire; at expiring you will be asked for your proposal under the new arrangements above. The policy for applying will be the same as currently but will include a new section which will detail your project proposal. Visiting Fellowships must also be approved and confirmed by HR; this part of the process is unchanged.

Visiting Senior Fellow

The title of Visiting Senior Fellow is intended for individuals who have published work of distinction or made a senior contribution to government, professional practice, the private sector or another relevant field.

Visiting Professors

The title of Visiting Professor is reserved for individuals of appropriate distinction in the academic professions whose connections with the School justify the appointment. Holding a professorial title at another institution does not guarantee a Visiting Professorship at LSE.

Visiting Professors in Practice

The title of Visiting Professor in Practice is intended for individuals of distinction in their field of practice who do not have the academic distinction required for a Visiting Professorship.

EI Associates

Associates are also expected to contribute to the EI community, but under a broader remit of research, public events and seminars, the EIQ paper series, and student engagement/enrichment.

Associate status does not carry the requirement of a detailed project proposal, there is no explicit residential or sponsorship requirement, and appointments do not need to be confirmed by HR.

Associates are appointed for two years, with subsequent renewals at the discretion of the Research Committee. There is no maximum to the number of terms someone may serve as an Associate.

The application process for Associate status will not require a detailed project proposal, but applicants will be asked how they expect to contribute to the department.

Visiting Fellows and Affiliates benefit from the use of the European Institute’s Visiting Fellows’ and Associates’ office space (CBG 7.10), an LSE staff ID, and use of the LSE Library. Visiting Staff are also eligible for an LSE email address.

Visiting and Affiliate appointments also receive a listing on the EI People webpage. Pages will include a one-paragraph biography and a link to your external website or people page on your home institution (if appropriate).

Visiting staff should meet regularly with their sponsor, where applicable, and arrange to meet the Chair of the Research Committee, who also serves as the Visiting Fellows Coordinator, at the start of their appointment.

Administrative questions should be sent to the Research Manager at ei.academic@lse.ac.uk.

Information about public activities, including media appearances and publications, should be sent to the Events and Communications Manager at ei.comms@lse.ac.uk for inclusion on the EI webpage.

Applications for Visiting Fellow, Visiting Senior Fellow, Visiting Professor and Visiting Professor in Practice appointments are subject to the relevant EI and School approval procedures.

For Visiting Fellow appointments, applicants must submit a named, research-based project proposal and identify a sponsor who is a permanent member of EI staff.

Applicants should contact a suitable member of EI academic staff before applying, as a statement of support is required.

Applications for visiting appointments are initially considered by the EI Research Committee. Successful applications are then submitted for the required School and HR approvals. Visiting appointments requiring HR confirmation are not official until the relevant confirmation has been issued.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Visiting Appointment application form.
2. A full, up-to-date CV.
3. A statement of support from a member of EI academic staff, submitted through the online support form.
4. If a Tier 5 visa is required, email confirmation from the LSE HR Immigration and Compliance team, as described in the Tier 5 Sponsorship section.

The EI Research Manager will check applications in consultation with the Department Manager and the Chair of the Research Committee. Applications will be circulated before the relevant Committee meeting.

Candidates will normally be informed of the Research Committee's decision within one week of the meeting. Successful applications will then be submitted for the relevant School and HR approvals. The relevant approval bodies may reject an application or request further information.

Applying for EI Associate status

Associate applications do not require a detailed research proposal or a named sponsor.

Applicants must explain how they expect to contribute to the EI community through research, public events and seminars, the EIQ Discussion Paper series, or student engagement and enrichment activities.

Applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Visiting Appointment application form.
2. A full, up-to-date CV.

Associate appointments are considered by the EI Research Committee and do not require HR confirmation under the revised policy.

For guidance, please contact the Research Manager at ei.academic@lse.ac.uk.

The European Institute has three sets of term dates for our appointments. These dates are set to meet both internal and School deadlines for submission. Any application for a visiting appointment start dates listed below. Note that the start dates might vary slightly due to weekends.

As always, thank you for your contributions to the European Institute.

For questions about visiting appointments or EI Associate status, please contact ei.academic@lse.ac.uk.