Applications are now open for State Library’s research fellowships totalling $80,000 as part of the Queensland Memory Awards.
Use State Library’s vast resources to uncover and share your stories of Queensland’s limitless history. Australian researchers and creatives from all walks of life are encouraged to apply.
Must close 5pm, Friday 15 July.
Start your research endeavour at slq.qld.gov.au/qma
The Queensland Memory Awards include:
John Oxley Library Fellowship – $20,000 + 12 months residency
Monica Clare Research Fellowship – $15,000 + 12 months residency
Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellowship – $15,000 + 12 months residency
Mittelheuser Scholar in Residence – $15,000 + 12 months residency
Christina Boughen OAM Fellowship – $10,000 + 12 months residency
Letty Katts Award – $5,000 + 6 months residency
The Queensland Memory Awards are made possible by the support of donors through the Queensland Library Foundation.
Images: 1 Swimmers at the new Centenary Pool, Spring Hill, Brisbane, 1959, Henry Hacker 1876-1973 ; Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland
2. Trams in Brisbane, Queensland, 1930, John oxley Library, State library of Queensland
3. Female manager at the Merrybud Jam Factory, later known as the Buderim Ginger Factory, Buderim, ca. 1955, 7719 Jeff Carter photographs, John Oxley library, State library of Queensland.
4. Dancers performing at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, 2009 (0001-0106), Sarah Scragg,  Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival photographs, John Oxley Library, State library of Queensland
5. Factory worker operating machinery, Brisbane, Digitised copy print from TR 1981 Wiemers Family Photographs 1910-1945, John oxley Library, State library of Queensland.
