2018 Application form

John Oxley Library Fellowship

OVERVIEW

State Library of Queensland (SLQ) is a leading collector of Queensland’s documentary heritage. SLQ aims to make these resources visible and accessible to Queenslanders and the rest of the world.

SLQ is now inviting applications for the 2018 John Oxley Library Fellowship, awarded by a selection panel that includes representatives from the State Library of Queensland, the Queensland Library Foundation and leading academics and external partners of the State Library of Queensland.

PURPOSE & SCOPE

The John Oxley Library Fellowship, supported by the Queensland Library Foundation, isawarded annually to an individual to support a research project that uses the rich resources of SLQ’s John Oxley Library and contributes to the creation of new knowledge of Queensland.. The purpose of the Fellowship is to research, explore and provide new understandings and knowledge about Queensland’s history, providing outcomes both tangible and intangible.

Applications from across Australia are welcome however it is expected that if from interstate, the Fellow will utilise the onsite Neil Roberts Research Lounge for a portion of their tenure.

A bursary of $20,000 (excluding GST) will be made available to the successful applicant. The chosen fellows will determine how the funds will be expended.

Fellows are expected to meet certain requirements, during and at the conclusion of the Fellowship.Please see Terms and Conditions on page 9 of this application form for further details.

Application requirements

Please complete all details on the application form. Additionally, please enter the name of the applicant at the top of each page.

Your application should demonstrate your project’s significance to Queensland history, originality, use of Queensland’s significant documentary heritage collections, and a clear articulation of the purpose of your research project.

The panel will take these points into account when assessing applications. Please see Terms & Conditions for more detailed criteria information.

Please note: Fellowships are not intended to support research projects which are a component of postgraduate studies.Keep a copy of the application for your records.

The completed application must be received by SLQno later than5pm Wednesday 21 March 2018 to:

John Oxley Library Fellowships
C/- Research Hub Coordinator
Queensland Memory
State Library of Queensland
PO Box 3488
South Brisbane Qld 4101

Or by email to

Enquiries or requests for further information should be directed to Research Hub Coordinator, State Library of Queensland on 07 3840 7879or 07 3842 9064 or email

More informationis available at

Contact Details

1. / Name in full:
2. / Home address:
3. / Postal address
(if different from above)
4. / Telephone numbers
Home:
Work:
Mobile:
5. / Email:

Please type your responses to questions 6-17 and 19 noting the word limit.

  1. Brief title of project (No more than 30 words)
  1. Summary of project (No more than 300 words)

APPLICANT NAME:

  1. Please outline the use and relevance of Queensland’s significant documentary heritage collections, including the John Oxley Library and State Library of Queensland, to your project(no more than 300 words).

Please list resources already identified and outline how the collection material is a critical resource for the work you are undertaking.

  1. Please describe the relevance of the project to Queensland’s history (no more than 400 words).

Please state how the project and its outcomes will contribute new knowledge about Queensland.

  1. Outline your research methodology including your research goals for this project(no more than 300 words).

APPLICANT NAME:

  1. Has the project commenced?

☐Yes☐No

If yes, please outline when the project was started and the current state of progress on the project (no more than 200 words).

  1. Please describe the purpose of your research project and how its outcomes may contribute to future activities.
    For example, this research may assist with development of a publication, a public program, an exhibition, a theatrical performance or a film.
  1. Have you applied to any other funding body for this project?

☐Yes☐No

If yes, please give details of the funding body, the amount requested and the result of the application, if known.

  1. Current position or occupation
  1. Education record

Please give details of academic achievements (including university/higher education programs, areas of expertise and year of graduation), special prizes or other distinctions.

  1. Scholarships or awards previously or currently held
  1. Prior research and experience

Please list a selection of articles, books and/or papers you have written, cultural activities you have contributed to and/ or projects you have lead and completed. Attach a separate list if necessary.

APPLICANT NAME:

  1. Names and contact details of three referees familiar with your work

Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:

2.

Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:

3.

Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:

APPLICANT NAME:

  1. How did you become aware of the Fellowship program?

(Please indicate from one of the options below)

OPTION / PLEASE SELECT
SLQ website: / ☐
SLQ e-newsletter
Please specify: / ☐ /
Print or online advertisement
Where: / ☐ /
Word of Mouth: / ☐ /
Other:
Please specify: / ☐ /

Declaration

I have read the Terms and Conditions relating to the John Oxley Library Fellowship. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all the information in this application is correct. If my application is successful, I agree to abide by the conditions for appointment as a John Oxley LibraryFellow.

Signature: / Date: / / /

Terms and Conditions

The amount of the Fellowship to be awarded will be $20,000. This amount may be used to supplement the researcher’s income during work on his/her project or to meet any necessary travel and research cost, within the parameters of the Fellowship.

The project must be completed within 12 months of the appointment of the successful Fellow.

Before the scholarship is awarded, the successful Fellow will be required to sign an agreement with State Library of Queensland detailing terms of the Fellowship. This agreement covers reporting timelines, use of copyright materials, observation of standards in outcomes, plagiarism, acknowledgements, use of social media and research protocols.

Two progress reports are to be submitted to the Research Hub Coordinator, Queensland Memoryand Queensland Library Foundation over the course of the project. The first report is due mid-term of the Fellowship, the second report at the conclusion of the Fellowship. It is anticipated that the Fellow maintain close contact with theResearch Hub Coordinator.

Funding scope:

Fellowships cannot be used to fund research projects which are a component of postgraduate studies.

Fellowships are not intended to fund costs associated with the delivery of outcomes of the research such as exhibitions and displays, printing publications and production costs of performances. Fellowships are intended to fund only the research and/or the creation of the content that contributes toward possible future activities.

Requirements of the Fellows:

  • It is expected that the research project will further the development of an outcome in the future. Examples of outcomes includeresearch towards the development of content for:a publication, an online engagement activity, a cultural activity or product, cultural heritage activity or product.
  • An annotated bibliography will be compiled as a result of the research undertaken and presented to the State Library for use as a research resource.
  • The Fellow will be expected to compose and/or contribute to at least two (2) articles toSLQ’s John Oxley Library blog related to his/her research.
  • The Fellow will be expected to deliver at least two (2) presentations as part of a public events program and participate in any presentation requests from the Queensland Library Foundation.
  • It is desirable that all outcomes of the research undertaken during the Fellowship are given due acknowledgement of the award.
  • Additionally, the Fellow is to be available for publicity purposes relating to the Fellowship.

Processing Applications

An independent selection committeewill assess shortlisted applications and receive a list of all applications for the John Oxley Library Fellowship. The selection committee may, at their discretion,interview short-listed applicants.

The successful applicant will be notified before any public announcement. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding the outcome of their application after the decision is announced.

The decision of the selection committee is final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into in regard to the committee’s decision. It should be noted that State Library of Queensland staff are not eligible to apply.

Fellows will be provided with physical space, Wi-Fi and printing access to conduct their own research. Fellows will be expected to bring in their own laptop computers to complete their projects. Fellows will be given an initial orientation and introduction to the Library. Fellows should liaise with the Fellowship Coordinator to assist with their day-to-day needs and enquiries while using SLQ’s collections.

Assessment of applications

The Panel will consider the following points when assessing applications:

  1. Relevance to Queensland History:

Does the project create new knowledge about or enhance understanding of Queensland’s history? Does the topic have State-wide significance?Does the project reveal untold or unknown stories or does it complement existing studies? If so, how?

  1. Innovative approach:

Is the project approach to the topic innovative and original in some way?

Does the project or the anticipated project outcomes aim to use SLQ resources in new and innovative ways?

  1. Use of collections:

Does the project make use of the resources at SLQ or other Queensland institutions. Will it contribute to filling a gap in these collections?

Will the project raise awareness of the content and/or importance of SLQ’s Queensland collections?

  1. Project scope and outcomes:

Does the project description outline clear research goals? Is the project achievable within the timeframes taking into account accessible resources?

Is the scope of the project clear? Is the project at the beginning, middle or end of a larger project?

Does the project have the potential to contribute toward the development of a tangible outcome with public impact, e.g. publication, performance, on-line resource, lecture, exhibition?

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