About this Visa
This visa is for professional academics to visit Australia on a temporary basis, to observe or participate in established research projects at the invitation of an Australian tertiary institution or research organisation. You must not receive remuneration other than a contribution towards living and travel expenses.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for professional academics from overseas who have been invited to visit an Australian tertiary institution or research institution for the purpose of observing, or participating in, research at the institution. Academics should continue to be employed by their home institution while undertaking research in Australia.
This visa is not appropriate for academics who will be involved in teaching/lecturing in Australia, or for students, including PhD students who want to undertake research in Australia that is credited towards an award or qualification in their home country. It is also not an appropriate visa for recent PhD graduates who are not currently employed as professional academics or researchers and cannot demonstrate experience as such.
See: How this Visa Works
How much will this visa cost?
You must pay a non-refundable visa application charge when you lodge your visa application.
See: Special Activities Visa Charges
What does this visa let me do?
With this visa you can:
- be involved in established research projects in Australia
- stay in Australia for as long as your visa is valid
- bring eligible family members with you.