Media Release
6 September 2024
Building on the success of the inaugural research and creative fellowships in 2024, the State Library and Archives of Tasmania are pleased to announce an expanded fellowship program for 2025.
The fellowship program includes:
- One Research Fellowship valued at $10,000.
- One Creative Fellowship valued at $10,000.
- One Aboriginal Fellowship valued at $10,000.
- Two Writing Fellowships each valued at $5,000.
- Applications open for all fellowships on Friday 6 September and close at 5 pm on Friday 4 October 2024.
Academics, researchers, independent scholars, writers, artists, film makers, digital innovators and creatives, are encouraged to apply.
The fellowship program will appeal to a broad range of people who are interested in using the State Library and Archives of Tasmania collections for study or research.
“The State Library and Archives of Tasmania collections hold the memories, stories and identity of Tasmania. Our internationally significant records include UNESCO Convict collections, books, photographs, maps, artwork, newspapers, as well as extensive Tasmanian Government and community archives. The State Library and Archives of Tasmania Fellowships provide an opportunity for recipients to explore the collections to research, create and write new works that bring our stories to life,” said Libraries Tasmania Executive Director, Patrick Gregory.
The new 2025 fellowships are:
- An Aboriginal Fellowship supporting a Tasmanian Aboriginal artist, academic or researcher in creating a project that engages with and interprets the State Library and Archives of Tasmania collection; and
- Two Writing Fellowships in partnership with Island Magazine. The fellowships provide support for two writers to each produce a piece of creative writing that illuminates, explores, or reflects on an aspect of the State Library and Archives of Tasmania collection.
- Applications for the Research Fellowship and Creative Fellowship are invited from individuals who meet four eligibility requirements.
- Applicants must:
- Primarily reside in Tasmania;
- Should have either an emerging or established career in one of the Fellowship areas;
- Be aged 18 or over; and
- Be able to attend an in-person induction at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania in Hobart.
For more information on how to apply please go to: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/slat/fellowship/
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