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Queensland Memory Awards

Queensland Memory Awards

The Queensland Memory Awards aim to recognise outstanding contributions made to advance our understanding of Queensland's history and heritage.

About the fellowships and awards

Fellowships and residencies support researchers and creatives of all kinds to interpret the significant collections of the John Oxley Library. Through deep engagement and interaction with the collections, these interpretations provide new insights into the collection and contribute new knowledge about Queensland’s history.

For more information, please email fellowships@slq.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3840 7879.

Fellowships and residencies

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John Oxley Library Fellowship

$25,000 awarded to help discover Queensland’s rich history using our collections.

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Monica Clare Research Fellowship

$20,000 awarded to create new knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.

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Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellowship

$15,000 awarded to delve into Queensland’s business and economic history.

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Digital collections catalyst

$15,000 awarded to bring technology and cultural heritage together using our collections.

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Christina Boughen OAM Fellowship

$10,000 awarded to research the legacy and career of the influential Queensland musician.

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Rainbow Research Fellowship

$20,000 awarded to share the PRIDE in Queensland history.

Awards

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John Oxley Library Award

Recognises an individual who had made an outstanding contribution to the appreciation of Queensland history.

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John Oxley Library Community History Award

Recognises excellence in the preservation, recording and sharing of Queensland history by community organisations.

Biannual fellowships

Letty Katts Fellowship

The biannual Letty Katts Fellowship supports the research and documenting of Queensland's music history.

More information

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Previous recipients

Get inspired! Learn about previous fellows and their research projects.

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Find out information about the judging processes and how applications are assessed.

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Find out more information about nominating an individual or group for a John Oxley Library Award.

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Fellowships and residencies FAQs

Find out more information about applying for a research fellowship or residency.

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Tips for applying for a fellowship or residency

Gain insights from past Queensland Memory fellows as they share their invaluable experiences.

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Where your fellowship can take you

Find out how researchers and creatives contribute new knowledge about Queensland’s history.

Supporters

The Queensland Memory Awards are supported by philanthropic gifts through the Queensland Library Foundation.