Visiting Appointments Scheme

Visiting Academics

The Department of Media and Communications Visiting Appointments Scheme provides a way for academics and practitioners from other institutions to conduct research, or be involved in other academic-related activities in collaboration with the Department of Media and Communications. Visiting academics/practitioners are given full access to the LSE Library and other LSE resources. No fee is payable to LSE and likewise no salary is paid by the School for these appointments.

The following types of visiting appointments are available at the School:

Please click on 'how to apply' below to proceed with your application. Queries can be directed to Media.Visitors@lse.ac.uk.

Application Process
• All prospective Visiting Academics must submit a formal application.
• Each academic staff member may host up to two Visiting Academics at any one time.

Visit Duration
• Visiting periods typically range from 6 months to 3 years, depending on the nature of the visit and departmental approval.

Please note that Visiting Fellowships in the Department of Media and Communications last three years (maximum) and are not automatically renewed.

Access and Permissions

Approved Visiting Academics will be granted the following:
• An LSE Library card
• An LSE email address
• Access to the department's building and, where appropriate, shared office space

Expected Contributions
Visiting Academics are expected to actively contribute to the department’s research culture. This includes:
• Attending departmental Research Dialogues and other relevant academic events

• Producing at least one departmental blog post and/or short written output (e.g. research summary or think piece) during their visit

Step 1

Complete the Visiting Appointments Proposal Form, so that your application can be considered formally by the Department.

Please note that only Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors can sponsor visitors under the Visiting Appointments Scheme.

Please note that appointments are a minimum of twelve weeks and a maximum of three years.

Step 2

Your application will be considered by the Department and, if successful, will be submitted formally to our Human Resources Division to be approved by the Vice-Chair of the Appointments Committee. You should hear from the School within 8 weeks of your application if it has been successful.

Step 3

If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the Department to notify you, and you will be required to complete a Visitor Details Form.

Step 4

On completion of the Visitor Details Form, a formal letter will be issued from Human Resources.

Visiting Appointments Proposal Form
Personal details
Title (e.g., Dr, Professor)
Name

First name

Last name
Email
Date of birth (this is essential for setting up IT accounts)
Details of your proposal
Please note the following: 1. Appointments will normally be for a minimum of twelve weeks and a maximum of 3 years, as per the relevant scheme. 2. Proposed start dates cannot be before the date outcomes are due to be communicated by Human Resources.
Level of appointment
From
To
Is this a new application, or a renewal of a previous or current Visiting Appointment?
If this is a request to renew, what was the start date on your previous appointment letter?
If this is a request to renew, what was the end date on your previous appointment letter?
Which member of academic staff would you like to sponsor you during your visit?
If you have discussed your proposal with a member of academic staff in the Department, please name them here
Summary of proposed contribution to the Department
Please summarise your research as it might apply to this Department
Research (Are you working on a research area of particular interest to the Academic Unit? Please briefly indicate the work you will undertake during your visit and what contributions you will make to the Department and/or the School more broadly)
If a renewal request, please provide a statement outlining details of your contribution to the Department during your previous appointment
Which academics in the Department of do you plan to work with?
Conditions of acceptance
I confirm I will submit EITHER a working paper (6,000-10,000 words) to the Department's Working Paper Series, OR a blog post (500-700 words) to one of the Department's blogs, to be published subject to acceptance, before the completion of my visit or within one month of my departure.I confirm I will make myself available to deliver a research seminar to staff and PhD students (subject to term dates and other factors) if requested.
Documents
Please attach a research proposal for your visit to LSE. This should include an outline proposal of your Working Paper or Blog Post and Research Seminar (2,000 words)
Please attach your CV / Resumé
URL (if applicable)
Is there anything else you would like to let us know when we consider your application?

Guests

For those wishing to collaborate with faculty for a shorter timeframe, academics and practitioners can apply to be a guest of the department. Faculty should extend a personal invite to their respective guests.

Please notify Media.Visitors@lse.ac.uk of the invitee so an ancillary card request can be submitted.

Application Process
• Guests must complete the proposal form below and be formally invited by a member of academic staff.

Visit Duration

• Guest visits typically last from 1 week to 3 months.

Access and Permissions
Depending on the nature and duration of the visit, Guests may be granted:
• An LSE Library card
• An LSE email address (if required)
• Access to the department’s building

Expected Contributions
Guests are invited to contribute to the department’s intellectual community by:
• Submitting a departmental blog post (optional, but encouraged)
• Attending Research Dialogues and other relevant academic events

Visiting Appointments Scheme

The following types of visitors are available through the department

Visiting Academics

Timeline, roles and expectations for visitors

How to apply

Guests

Timeline, roles and expectations for guests

Research Critical, empirical and engaged research into the role of media and communications

Visiting Academics

[Visiting Appointments Proposal Form]

Guests

Guest Appointment Proposal Form

Research Critical, empirical and engaged research into the role of media and communications