The Laureate program in Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Melbourne is one of the most prestigious of its kind, offering an exemplary legal degree to scholars all around the world. The Melbourne Institute of Comparative Constitutional Law is a component of the Laureate program, and is funded by the Australian Research Council. This council convenes annually in Melbourne for five years, with the Laureate Program based at Melbourne Law School.

This law school is also home to comparative constitutional law scholars who work at the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies and ConTransNet. The institute brings together up to thirty scholars each year, including groups of junior faculty, leading international senior scholars, and fellows in their postdoctoral stages. The goal of this grouping is to bring together leaders and emerging scholars interested in the study of comparative constitutional law.

The Institute, which meets during three days in late November, includes seminars from leading scholars in comparative constitutional law, as well as experts of particular legal systems. The institute also includes a hands-on workshop to discuss and edit papers composed by participating junior scholars in this field of research.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Scholars who are in full-time post-doctoral fellowships may apply, as may those who are entry-level academics (such as those who have held academic appointments for no longer than five years). Applicants may submit a paper for discussion, and should also submit a detailed curriculum vitae. This curriculum vitae must include details of the applicant’s’ current appointment or fellowship. A one-page description of the proposed paper (the final version of which should be between 10,000 and 12,000 words) must also be supplied.

The final decision-making committee seeks a specific application format from all candidates. On each page, applicants should include t heir titles and full name, as well as a listing of contact information. A new page should be titled for both the Curriculum Vitae and proposed paper. Page numbers must be included, and all materials should be submitted in a final, polished PDF document.

All materials should be emailed to laureate-constitutions@unimelb.edu.au by September 1, 2018. Papers should by be submitted by November 1. Bursaries are available to assist with travel-related and accommodation expenses.

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The University of Melbourne possesses a 160-year history and is one of the world’s top 50 universities. The school is also ranked as the number one research university in Australia. It boasts a student population of 47,000 and no fewer than eight Nobel laureates are alumni of the university.

Master’s and doctoral students are encouraged to apply for the University of Melbourne’s Human Rights Scholarship. The university typically awards two scholarships each year, and the duration of funding for master’s students is up to two years while doctoral students can be funded for up to three years (with a possible six-month extension). Scholarship recipients will receive a living allowance of $31,916 per year, to be paid every two weeks. In addition, if you are moving to Melbourne from another state in Australia, you will receive a $2,000 relocation grant. If you are moving there from another country, you will receive a $3,000 relocation grant. Finally, the scholarship includes $420 for master’s students and $840 for doctoral students whose study program requires that they submit a hard copy of their thesis/dissertation.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must either be an incoming graduate student or current graduate student at the University of Melbourne. If you are a current graduate student, you must still have at least 12 months left before the completion of your program. Additionally, you must plan to conduct graduate-level research in the field of human rights while simultaneously peacefully advancing human rights outside of your studies (i.e., volunteer and/or work experience). You must also be a full-time student unless compelling circumstances prevent you from doing so. Finally, you cannot have received the Human Rights Scholarship previously.

Applicants are chosen based on their area of study and commitment to human rights, academic merit, and strength of supporting documentation. The application should be completed online, and you will be notified of the committee’s decision in February. The deadline to apply is 31 October 2017. To learn more and apply, click here.

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