Application Process
Honorary Application Process
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Honorary with Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne.
Applications are assessed regularly each year and appointments are made in recognition of significant, sustained contributions in the areas of:
- Learning and teaching
- Research and research training
- Leadership and service.
Documents required for your application
You will need to provide:
| Equivalent academic level | Documentation required | Reviewed, endorsed & approved by |
|---|---|---|
| A and B Appointment/ Renewal |
| 1. Head of Department |
| B and C - New Appointment/ Promotion/ Renewal |
| 1. Head of Department |
| D - New Appointment/ Promotion/ Renewal |
| 1. Department Academic Appointments & Promotions Committee 2. Head of Department 3. Head of School |
| E - Renewal |
| 1. Department Academic Appointments & Promotions Committee 2. Head of Department 3. Head of School |
| E - New appointment/ promotion |
then Referee Reports are not required.
| 1. Department Academic Appointments & Promotions Committee 2. Head of Department 3. Head of School 4. Faculty’s Appointments and Promotions Committee 5. University Appointments and Promotions Committee |
| ^Internal referee means a current honorary or salaried academic member within the University of Melbourne Department of Psychiatry. The referee must be at the same academic level or higher than the position applied for, and would ideally be the applicant’s supervisor/ mentor in a research, clinical or leadership domain. $External referee means a referee from outside the University of Melbourne and outside the applicant’s usual place of paid employment. The external referee would be expected to have a Level D or E academic appointment at an Australian approved research institute or international equivalent. | ||
Submit your Application
Required documents checklist:
- CV
- Honorary Application Form
- Internal letter of nomination and recommendation
- Names and contact details of 3 external referees (Lv E promotion and new appointment only)
Submit your application by sending the documents listed above via email to psychiatry-admin@unimelb.edu.au.
Please note, the Department's Clinical Academic Partnership Committee and Research Committee meet monthly to review applications.
Assessment of Applications
Please view the honorary applications process map for our Department here.
For Clinical and Academic Honorary Appointment application Level B - C:
- These are forwarded to the Department Coordinators for assessment and approval on an as needed basis.
- Please allow 6-8 weeks turnaround time, depending on schedule.
For Clinical and Academic Honorary Appointment application Level D - E:
- These are assessed by the the Department’s Clinical Academic Partnership Committee and Research Committee.
- If endorsed by the above committees these are forwarded to the Head of Department for assessment and recommendation.
- Then these are forwarded to the Head of the Melbourne Medical School for assessment and subsequent recommendation to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences for assessment.
- For Level E once endorsed by the Dean, the application will be recommended to the University’s Senior Academic and Promotions Committee for final assessment and approval.
- Please allow a total of 3 months turnaround time.
Continuation of the Honorary Appointment
Ongoing appointments will be based on you continuing to fulfil the criteria for which you were appointed, by maintaining an ongoing and meaningful contribution to the University of Melbourne.
Levels A to E appointments are for 3 years and subject to periodic review.
Who to contact if you wish to discuss being an Honorary?
Please discuss becoming an Honorary directly with your project/research lead/supervisor or manager.
If you need any additional information or have any questions regarding the Honorary appointment process, please email psychiatry-admin@unimelb.edu.au.