For the writing of Australian history from original sources, making use of the resources of the Library.

The CH Currey Memorial Fellowship was established in 1974 by the Library Council of New South Wales under the terms of the bequest of the late Dr Charles Herbert Currey, a well-known Australian historian who was conscious of the needs of research workers not supported by grants from institutions such as universities. 

$20,000 - For the writing of Australian history from original sources, making use of the resources of the State Library of NSW.

These awards are for experienced historical and archival researchers who can demonstrate evidence of their scholarly research and publication. Previous recipients have included early career academics, independent researchers and writers, and professional historians.

It is expected that CH Currey Memorial Fellows will:

• be experienced researchers who are able to demonstrate a successful record of scholarship, publications and research outcomes
• be able to demonstrate a high-level capacity to promote their work through a variety of media channels in collaboration with the Library
• agree that the Fellowship is a priority during their tenure and that a concentrated period of effort, in the one-year tenure, will be made to deliver the Fellowship
• actively promote the research undertaken during their tenure.
• make a presentation about the project at the conclusion of the Fellowship
• ensure any publications, outcomes or media coverage which result from the Fellowship prominently acknowledge the support of the Library and the Fellowship
• contribute to Library's print and online publications
• submit, to the Mitchell Librarian, a four-page summary of their completed project, copies of any research outcomes (presentations and publications) and a bibliography
• acquit their Fellowship in a timely manner.

• Phone: 02 9273 1765
• Email: scholarship.library@sl.nsw.gov.au