Oxford-Canterbury (NZ) Academic Staff Exchange Programme
In recognition of the lengthy association between the University of Oxford and the University of Canterbury that dates back to the design of the University of Canterbury's town site, the donation of books to College House, and a series of distinguished Oxford visitors to Canterbury over the years, a reciprocal visitor exchange programme between the two universities entitled the Oxford/Canterbury Exchange Programme was established in 2002, with the first visits occurring in 2003.
The goal of the Oxford/Canterbury Exchange Programme (also called 'Erskine Programme'), which is primarily administered by the University of Canterbury, is to build on the academic links that have already been developed and to benefit the students and staff of both universities by funding the regular visits of academic staff members.
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| Nationality: All | |
| Status: Members of academic staff only (normally as part of a sabbatical year) | |
| Subject: All | |
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Other criteria: Under the Oxford/Canterbury Exchange Programme, Visiting Oxford Fellowships may be awarded to academic staff members of the University of Oxford who are already advanced in the learning of any subject taught at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of giving lectures to students in such subjects at the University of Canterbury and contributing generally to the teaching programme. Please note:
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| Duration: An award will normally be for a period of from 1 to 3 months. The maximum funded period of a Visiting Oxford Fellowship may be increased to 4 months if a case is made and approved at the time of the nomination. |
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Value: A Visiting Oxford Fellow at the University of Canterbury will receive a grant-in-aid that takes account of a return air fare only (London/Christchurch) by the most direct and economical route, and a daily allowance towards living expenses (NZ$100). When relevant, a second airfare will be offered for a spouse/domestic partner or other immediate family member living at the same address for a minimum visit, excluding travelling time, of 28 nights during the period of the Fellowship. The family member need not travel with the visitor in either direction. Please note that the University of Canterbury does not remit cash overseas to visitors for travel purposes or make cash reimbursements for visitors' travel, after arrival. Accommodation for the Visiting Erskine Fellow and immediate family member/s will be arranged and paid for by the University for the period of the Fellowship proper. Any additional rental along with long distance (toll) telephone calls and internet charges will be billed separately to the visitor. While every effort to meet the accommodation requirements of the visitor will be made no specific style or standard can be guaranteed. |
| Number: 3 fellowships each year |
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Oxford-Canterbury (NZ) Exchange Programme Application Form 2012  (230kb) |
| Closing date: 16 December 2011 |
Other information
A Visiting Oxford Fellow normally remains on full salary from the University of Oxford for the duration of the leave.
A Visiting Oxford Fellow will receive office space, shared secretarial support, library and computer privileges, and honorary membership of the Staff Club for the duration of the visit at no cost.
At the conclusion of the visit, a Visiting Oxford Fellow shall send to the Erskine Programme Manager, University of Canterbury, a brief report regarding the activities of the visit for the purpose of facilitating international benchmarking in curriculum, teaching and learning. The report will be circulated to the University of Oxford Council and to the University of Canterbury Senior Management Team and academic departments.
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