This Program provides a unique opportunity for researchers from around the world to collaborate on cutting-edge leisure research with colleagues in our Centre. The program encourages knowledge exchange, fosters international partnerships, and supports the development of innovative solutions to local and global challenges. Visiting Scholars will be expected to engage with both their collaborator(s) in the Centre and engage in broad research activities with academics within the Centre and the School of Health Sciences, who is hosting the program.
If you or any of your colleagues are interested in coming to Western Sydney University on this scheme, please contact me in the first instance and we can discuss the program in more detail, including potential collaborators within our Centre of Excellence and projects that would fit the guidelines of the program.
Please note that there are two main programs on offer:
Option 1: This is a competitive pathway and is open to esteemed international scholars. The international scholar and Western collaborator/s would apply for up to AUS$ 10,000 in funding to support the Scholar’s travel and expenses while in Australia (e.g., flights, accommodation, living expenses). Applications close 23rd May, 2025.
Option 2: This is a self-funded pathway. The scholar would have permission from their University/Organization to travel and spend time in our WLCE. Applications can be received any time from now until Friday 26thSeptember, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
We look forward to welcoming outstanding researchers from across the globe to our World Leisure Centre of Excellence. For more information connect with Dr. Arianne Reis ( a.reis@westernsydney.edu.au)
