Visitors' Program

INTERVICT encourages qualified applicants with interests in the broad field of victimology to come to Tilburg as Visiting Research Fellow or Scholar. These visitors, working as they do within the Institute's premises, receive constant stimulus from the Institute's own staff. They have come from many different countries. To date the Institute had had visitors from Belgium, Canada, Eritrea, India, Indonesia, Italy, Serbia, Slovakia and Spain.

Candidates for a Visiting Fellowship / Scholarship
The Program for Visiting Fellows and Scholars is open to PhD candidates, (postdoc) researchers and academic staff from both within and outside European Union countries. The Institute is not yet directly involved in the University's teaching activities in criminology or victimology. All enquiries about University degrees and admission should be made to the University itself. The Visiting Fellows' or Scholars' stay at INTERVICT should contribute to the overall research program of INTERVICT. More information on our research website.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
The following are some guidelines if you are considering applying to be a Visiting Fellow or Scholar:

Applicants should first make an initial inquiry to the Institute setting out their research objectives (work programme, see below);
The Institute also accepts applications from people completing work on their PhD as Visiting Scholars;
All inquires should be sent to the Institute's office;
Decisions regarding Visiting Fellows or Scholars are made by the Management Committee who meets on a regular basis. References provided by at least two academic referees will be part of the final decision;
Visiting Fellows to the Institute are encouraged to attend all open Lectures and other events that are held at the Institute. By arrangement they may also attend lectures and talks on criminology, international law, and related subjects elsewhere in the University;
In the normal course, Visiting Fellows / Scholars stay at the Institute between 4 weeks and one year; longer or shorter stays may be approved if there are special grounds;
INTERVICT is not yet a teaching institution, and does not award diplomas or certificates. Those interested in enrolling for Tilburg University degree or diploma courses should contact the Tilburg Law School or the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences.

ADMISSION CRITERIA
INTERVICT's objectives are:

To promote and execute interdisciplinary research that can contribute to an evidence based body of knowledge on the empowerment and support of victims of crime and abuse of power through research and publication.

Applications include:

Work programme
The candidate's research interests and activities during the visit should be in line with INTERVICT's mission, focal areas and competences. An applicant is required to submit a work programme that should be no longer than three pages and comprise a short description of activities and goals, as well as a motivation for the proposed fellowship/scholarship at INTERVICT.

CV
The candidate's work is of high quality, as indicated by his/her scientific past performance.

Financial responsibility
The Institute is not in a position to provide financial assistance to Visiting Fellows or Scholars. Visiting Fellows and Scholars pay a bench fee to assist in covering the cost of provision of facilities at the Institute, including computers, libraries (Tilburg University Library) and desk space ("Cost", see below). If extensive additional (i.e. computer or secretarial) support is required, this may be subject to an additional charge. A short budget plan with expected expenditures will be requested (see also "Cost" below). All visitors must be able to assure the Institute that they have the means to support themselves for the whole of their stay (e.g. proof of scholarschip/copies of labour agreement/bank statement/payslip).

Language
Visiting Fellows and Scholars must have a reasonably high proficiency in spoken and written English. If English is the applicant's second language, applicants are requested to demonstrate proficiency with a certificate of TOEFL score 250 or IELTS level 7.

How to apply
Applications can be made at any time, but at least 4 months prior to the date of intended arrival. Because office space is limited, early application is advised. The Tilburg Law School will assist in applying for visa and/or resident permits. Please be aware that this application procedure itself may take up to 3 months. More information about visa/resident permits can be found here.

Provided the application falls within the scope of INTERVICT's remit and the applicant seems a reasonable prospect as a visitor, we will forward information on facilities, participation in the Institute's activities, visa/residence permit procedures etc. Please be aware that to be granted a residence permit you need to prove to have a minimum income of €670 net. This minimum will not be enough to provide for maintenance cost. For this you should take into account that you need an income of at least €1250 per month.

An application form can be found here.
Send in application form to intervict@uvt.nl. Make sure that all required documents are attached.

Candidates will be informed on the application result shortly after.

For more information
Please contact Prof. dr. Rianne Letschert, deputy director of INTERVICT, at +31 (0)13 466 3687 or R.M.Letschert@tilburguniversity.edu.

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PRACTICAL MATTERS

PREMISES
INTERVICT is located at the 7th and 8th floor of Montesquieu Building at the University Campus. In this building the Tilburg Law School of Tilburg University is residing. The Institute enjoys a congenial and relaxed atmosphere, providing the perfect space for social and intellectual interchange. The building provides office and conference space, as well as a large learning centre on the ground floor that provides students and visiting scholars with a study area containing all the IT facilities that they need in an open and modern environment. The Institute benefits from up-to-date computing facilities, providing Visiting Fellows/Scholars access to the Internet, various electronic research tools, and the University's extensive network of resources.

WORKSPACE
Each Visiting Fellow and Scholar is allocated a desk which is equipped with a desktop PC with internet connection and e-mail access. Should additional computer support or assistance be required (e.g. with personal laptops), this is at the discretion of the computer officer and may be charged for.

LIBRARY
The Institute has a modest library of its own, containing a wide range of books and reports on victimology and criminology. All Visiting Fellows and Scholars have access to the University Library.

HOUSING/ACCOMMODATION
The Institute will assist the Visiting Fellow or Scholar in finding accommodation during his/her stay, if necessary. Please note: this service is only rendered to visitors who will stay for more than 3 months.

COST
The Dutch Scientific Organization (NWO) has funds available to sponsor visiting researchers (foreign senior researchers; max. 12 months). Application deadline: 3 months before arrival date. For more information check NWO.
The institute can offer assistance in applying for funds. Please note, that in order to meet the NWO-deadline, your application needs to be submitted to INTERVICT at least 4 months prior to arrival. There are some strict rules attached to NWO stipends. Please check here for more information.

Prospective visitors are advised to bear in mind that the cost of a visit to the Institute will include the following elements:

Visa (if applicable);
Resident permit (if applicable);
INTERVICT fees: € 250 per month net of VAT (the current rate for VAT is 19%);
Transportation: depending on distance;
Accommodation: the average cost for a two-bedroom flat in Tilburg is now about €850 till €1200 per month for a furnished apartment (gas & electricity mostly included). It is possible to rent a room in a shared house from €425 till €1200 for furnished rooms/apartments (gas & electricity included). Please note, that many tenancy agreements are for a minimum of 6 months and substantial deposits may be required. The rents for short-term lets of less than 6 months are limited and vary;
Maintenance: visitors without a family should expect to spend approximately €70,00 per week on food. Additional funds would be required for entertainment etc. When accompanied by a family, costs will increase;
Research related expenses: travel, secretarial, telephone/fax etc. These will vary according to the nature of the research being done.

INTERVICT does not provide funding for academic visitors.

Further information can be obtained from the secretariat of INTERVICT: +31 13 466 3526 or email: intervict@tilburguniversity.edu.

OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Visitors and international guests
Expats site