The grants support researchers working on projects which contribute to knowledge and understanding of the history of the University of Melbourne.

An excellent excuse (as if you needed one!) to delve into the University Archives.

The grants are normally less than $1000. Past grants have supported outcomes including books, articles, exhibitions or oral histories.

Applicants need not be associated with the University of Melbourne.

For further information, please visit the History of the University Unit’s web site.

Applications close on Thursday 9 April 2009.

Valued at A$20,000, the Fellowship is open to scholars and writers to facilitate research and the production of works of literature that utilise the superb collections of the State Library of Victoria and the University of Melbourne.

The Fellowship can be used to assist with travel, living and research expenses.

Guidelines and application forms are available from the Research Office’s web site.

Enquiries: Lynda Gilbert (8344 9333 /  l.gilbert at unimelb.edu.au), Secretary, The Redmond Barry Fellowship Committee, Knowledge Transfer & Partnerships Office.

Applications close on Thursday 30 April 2009.