Research fellowships FAQs

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about research fellowships offered as part of the Queensland Memory Awards.

Who can apply?

Who can't apply?

When do I start my fellowship?

How are applications assessed?

What are the selection criteria?

Who are the judges?

When will successful applicants be notified?

Will I get feedback on my application?

Will I need to attend an interview?

How long do I have to complete my fellowship?

Can I submit a late application?

What funding do fellows receive?

What are fellows expected to do?

What can I spend the fellowship funds on?

Will I need to come onsite for my fellowship?

Do I need to attend an induction?

How do I find State Library collection material?

Can I submit the same application for multiple Fellowships?

If I have received a Fellowship in the past, can I apply again?

I am not an academic or employed as a researcher, can I still apply?

Can co-applicants apply?

Can a team of researchers or creatives apply?

I live interstate. Can I apply?

If I have already received funding for my project, can I still apply?

If I have already started my project, can I still apply?

Do I need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply?

How do I apply?

Can I submit different applications for a single Fellowship category?

When are applications due?

What do I need to include in my application?

Do I need to provide referees in my application?

I'm having trouble with SmartyGrants, what do I do?

Can I save my work as I go in SmartyGrants?

Do you have any tips for applying?

Can I apply for more than one fellowship category?

How do I find out more information?