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Research fellowships and residencies FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about research fellowships and residencies offered as part of the Queensland Memory Awards.
- Australian residents including interstate residents. It is expected that a portion of your fellowship or residency will occur onsite at State Library.
- Applications are accepted from any discipline or professional background for projects that involve research using State Library's collections. This includes but is not limited to researchers, artists, creatives, filmmakers, digital media practitioners, musicians and composers, curators and arts professionals, writers, independent scholars and other creators.
- Applications from individuals or co-applicants (maximum of two individuals) only are accepted.
- Projects that have started or are partly funded through another body are eligible. If your project has received other funding, please indicate this in your application. If you are currently in receipt of a funded fellowship or residency from another institution, please also indicate this in your application.
- Relevant archives or collections in other cultural institutions and companies can also be used.
- If you are a Queensland State Government employee, please provide evidence of the support of your manager (email/letter) with your application
- Applications from University or Australian Research Council (ARC) research teams will not be accepted.
- People who reside outside of Australia.
- Projects that are a component of post graduate studies are not eligible.
- Current State Library of Queensland employees and board members are ineligible to apply
Most fellowships and residencies start in January and run for 12 months. Research is self-paced.
The process includes:
- applications are checked for completeness and eligibility by State Library of Queensland.
- eligible applications are then forwarded to an independent judging panel made up of professionals with expertise in the related field.
- judges read and assess the applications against the selection criteria.
- judges decide on a shortlist and one successful applicant for each category.
- judges may require an in-person interview with shortlisted applicants for more information.
- judges award the applicant with the highest merit against the selection criteria as the successful applicant. Panels must decide on one successful application only per category.
Selection criteria are specific to the fellowship or residency you are applying for. You can find the selection criteria in the guidelines. Guidelines are released each year before applications open.
Judging panels are made up of subject experts relevant to the fellowship or residency they are judging. The membership of each panel offers a diversity of perspectives and experiences. The names of all the 2024 Queensland Memory Awards judges are listed on the Judging webpage.
The successful recipients were announced at the 2024 Queensland Memory Awards ceremony, held on 2 November 2023. You can find a list of the winners and their groundbreaking research projects in our blog.
You may request feedback.
The judges may ask you to attend an interview if they need more information about your application.
Most fellowships start in January and run for 12 months.
During your fellowship or residency you will need to complete some deliverables (blogs, progress reports and a public presentation). You may also be required to deliver your stated outcomes. Refer to the selection criteria in the guidelines for further information.
No. Late applications will not be accepted.
Currently, the fellowship and residency stipends are:
- Christina Boughen OAM Fellowship – $10,000
- Digital collections catalyst - $15,000
- John Oxley Library Fellowship – $25,000
- Monica Clare Research Fellowship – $20,000
- Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellowship – $15,000
- Rainbow Research Fellowship – $20,000
- Contribute at least three (3) articles to State Library’s John Oxley Library Blog related to their research.
- Provide two (2) reports about their progress to date.
- Participate in at least one (1) public program related to their research project such as the Research Reveals events.
- Compile and submit an annotated bibliography of the research undertaken and presented to the State Library for use as a research resource at the conclusion of the fellowship or residency.
- Submit a short report and testimonial at the conclusion of the fellowship or residency outlining the benefit of the experience.
- Deposit a copy of any work produced or outcome produced with the John Oxley Library.
- Be available for publicity purposes relating to their fellowship or residency, including media interviews and social media engagement.
- Participate in creating a digital story or filmed presentation about the fellowship or residency.
- Ensure outcomes of the research undertaken as part of the fellowship or residency acknowledge the State Library of Queensland.
Expenditure of stipends are at the discretion of fellows or residents to support them in their project.
Some of your time will need to be spent onsite at State Library so that you can access unique and significant collections and staff expertise.
Yes. Induction includes a building and repository tour, familiarisation with your shared workspace in the Neil Roberts Research Lounge and the special membership privileges of fellows and residents. You will also meet key State Library staff and undertake a general orientation to get you started on your research project.
Your application should include information on how you will use or contribute to State Library collections. You can find collection material by searching the Library catalogue (OneSearch) and State Library website. You can also chat with a Librarian or log a request via Ask Us
Yes. You should consider tailoring your application to suit the selection criteria of the relevant fellowship or residency.
Yes.
Yes! Anyone can apply that meets the eligibility criteria.
Yes. Applications are accepted from individuals or co-applicants (maximum of two individuals).
No, however co-applicants (maximum of two individuals) can apply.
Yes. Some of your time will need to be spent onsite at State Library so that you can access unique and significant collections and staff expertise.
Yes. Please indicate on your application what funding you have received, and what stage your project is at.
Yes. Your project may be at the beginning or already in progress. Please indicate what stage your project is at in your application.
No. You must reside in Australia and be able to meet the deliverables of the fellowship.
Applications must be submitted through SmartyGrants. A link to the Smarty Grants application form will be available on our website while applications are open.
Yes.
Closing date is Monday 14 August 2023
Your application should address the selection criteria set out in the guidelines and include :
- short biographical statement and CV (max 3 A4 pages)
- short description of your project and its relevance
- short description on how your project will use, interpret, respond to or contribute to John Oxley Library or State Library collections
- brief overview of project goals, scope and timelines
- anticipated outcomes
- three (3) referees
- if applicable, details of other funding sources for the project and why fellowship funding is required, and/or details around what stage the project is in if it is not a new project
You have the option of submitting supporting material, such as a letter of support.
Yes. You will need to provide three referees.
Reach out to us at fellowships@slq.qld.gov.au so that we can help you.
Yes. You can save your work as many times as you like before you submit.
Make sure you address the selection criteria in the guidelines, and consider attending our Fellowship Information night.
If you are a First Nations applicant, consider joining in on our Monica Clare research fellowship information night online
There are many resources on the Queensland Memory Awards webpage, including a 'tips' video, testimonials from past fellows and residents and much more.
Your application should include information on how you will use or contribute to State Library collections. You can find collection material by searching the Library catalogue (OneSearch) and State Library website. You can also chat with a Librarian or log a request via Ask Us
Yes, you can apply for as many categories as you like. However, you would only be successful in one category in any given year.
Keep up to date on the latest news via our website, or contact fellowships@slq.qld.gov.au
