The State Library of NSW is now taking applications, for the:

David Scott Mitchell Memorial Fellowship

For the research and writing of Australian history using the Mitchell Library

https://forms.sl.nsw.gov.au/david-scott-mitchell-fellowship

and the:

Merewether Scholarship

For the research and writing of 19th century NSW history using the Mitchell Library

https://forms.sl.nsw.gov.au/merewether-scholarship

Both awards offer $12,000 as well as a research room and behind-the-scenes access to Library staff. Applications close 29 June 2015.

A summary of the Library’s suite of Fellowship opportunities is available to view at the Library’s website.