The Queensland Memory Awards recognise contributions of individuals and organisations in the investigation, preservation, and celebration of Queensland’s memory – past and present – through residencies, 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.

Awards recognise outstanding contributions made to advance our understanding of Queensland’s cultural heritage.

Fellowships and residencies overview

Open to Australian residents in any discipline or form of expression, for projects or research of any kind. This includes but is not limited to researchers, artists, creatives, filmmakers, digital media practitioners, data scientist, musicians and composers, curators and arts professionals, writers, independent scholars and other creators. Applicants from both academic and non-academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• John Oxley Library Fellowship – $25,000
• Monica Clare Research Fellowship – $20,000
• Rainbow Research Fellowship - $20,000 
• Queensland Heritage Register Fellowship - $20,000 
• The Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) Fellowship - $20,000
• Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Fellowship – $15,000
• Digital collections catalyst - $15,000
• Letty Katts Fellowship - $5,000

Eligibility

Who can apply:

• 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 collection. 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 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.

Who can't apply

• 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.

• Address: PO Box 3488 SOUTH BRISBANE 4101 QLD
• Phone: (07) 3840 7879
• Email: fellowships@slq.qld.gov.au