The Centre for Contemporary Histories and Australian Policy and History are offering 10 Writing Fellowships for Early Career Researchers, of a value of $500 each. Successful applicants will be commissioned to write one opinion piece and one policy briefing note related to their research.
Successful applicants will be mentored by academics from the Centre for Contemporary Histories and Australian Policy and History in drafting and editing their opinion piece, and developing ideas for a policy brief. Successful applicants are required to attend the CCH/APH Policy Brief Workshop for ECRs on 13 August 2025 to workshop their policy brief.
Key dates:
Submission deadline: 10 May 2025
Award outcome: 31 May 2025
Policy Brief workshop: 13 August 2025 at Deakin Downtown
Final publication by: 15 November 2025
Funds awarded by: 30 November (upon publication of both opinion piece and policy paper)
Eligibility: any ECR researcher in Australia with a PhD can apply.
Potential applicants should briefly outline their area of research, their idea for a Conversation-style opinion piece, and potential policy-related issues. Apply here now!