Visiting Scholar Programme: shaping global leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development

ARU and CFCC Cambridge Academy's Visiting Scholar Programme offers scholars from China the opportunity to work in the UK for 6-12 months, engaging with ARU’s extensive academic resources and networks in Cambridge to pursue independent and impactful research.

About the programme

Subject focus

This programme emphasises interdisciplinary research, targeting innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in sustainable development. We're looking for scholars who explore these areas from various academic and industry perspectives.

Duration

Placements last for for 6-12 months, starting in September or February, depending on your availability.

Facilities

You'll have full access to ARU’s educational and research facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and collaborative spaces, providing a conducive environment for high-impact research.

You'll be assigned a key contact and be invited to participate in activities aligned with the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy, which helps ARU students develop as entrepreneurs and freelancers.

Industry engagement

In collaboration with CFCC, depending on the length of your stay we'll organise 1-3 key industry visits for you, allowing you to engage with leading UK industry professionals and organisations.

Research and dissemination

Knowledge exchange, collaboration and professional development are cornerstones of the programme. We'll therefore expect you to produce one working paper, and one research/professional paper related to innovation and entrepreneurship every six months. You'll also deliver one research/professional seminar, and conduct one lecture or workshop for ARU students during each six-month period.

Networking and collaboration

You'll have a range of opportunities to network with ARU faculty, industry experts, and fellow researchers, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations and expanding professional networks.

How to apply

For further information or to apply for the Visiting Scholar Programme, contact Prof Weimin Li (Visiting Fellow, ARU) at [email protected]

As well as being a Visiting Fellow at ARU, Prof Li is the founder of CFCC Cambridge Academy. He is also the Co-founder and Manager of the CFCC-Anglia Ruskin University Visiting Scholar Program.

Additionally, Prof Li serves as a professor and PhD supervisor at the School of Economics, Liaoning University, and has held the position of Academic Researcher at the University of Cambridge.

We're excited about the potential for groundbreaking research and fruitful collaborations through this new programme and look forward to welcoming innovative scholars who are eager to make a global impact.