The UCL Affiliate Academic Scheme covers sabbatical visits, research visits and postdoc visits. It is intended for academics from overseas who wish to spend a short period of time, pursuing their own research either individually or in association with members of staff at UCL in related fields of interest.

Application process: Affiliate Academics normally make an application to attend UCL by writing in advance to the department where they wish to work. In recommending acceptance of an Affiliate Academic, a Head of Department is asked to complete a proposal form giving brief details of the person to be admitted. The form must be signed by the Head of Department to indicate approval of the visit and should then be sent to MyServices at least one month in advance of a visit. A Curriculum Vitae for the visitor and a brief statement of what they intend to do at UCL should also be attached.

Example visiting research fees for 2025-2026