Give your ideas a flying start with a Library Fellowship.
Applications for 2025 are open now. Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 1 March 2025.
Download the 2025 Fellowships preparation pack.
Book your place at the 2025 Fellowships Program Information Sessions.
Amazing things happen when you bring your ideas to the Library and use the State Collection to imagine new possibilities.
Whether you're an artist, writer, storyteller, educator, researcher, or creative, a fellowship can help your ideas soar.
As a Library fellow, you can delve into the collection, explore the Library as a unique place for creation and do something incredible with what you find here.
The collection spans more than 5 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, music, artwork, newspapers and objects.
Immerse yourself, unearth hidden gems and create bold and imaginative work that expands our collective understanding of the nature of libraries. The possibilities are endless.
Fellowships are for everyone – you don't need any particular experience or credentials. We provide funding, a desk at the Library and a dedicated librarian to help you find what you need.
Explore our collections, take a look at previous fellowship projects, or read our frequently asked questions.
Accessibility
We’re working with Arts Access Victoria to make sure the fellowships are as accessible as possible. We can offer extra funding to support your access needs and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments where possible.
Find out more about accessibility or contact us to talk about your needs: [email protected] or via 8664 7000.
Scroll down to watch an Auslan video about the Fellowships Program.
National Relay Service
Contact us through the National Relay Service:
- For accessibility inquiries, ask for 8664 7005 to speak to the Access and Inclusion Librarian.
- For all other inquiries, ask for 8664 7002.
For more information, visit the National Relay Service website.
Arts Access Victoria
Arts Access Victoria can provide access support with your application. This could be reviewing your draft proposal, helping you compile support material or helping you complete the form. For information about access support, contact Margaret Mayhew:
- [email protected]
- or phone 03 9699 8299
For more information, visit the Arts Access Victoria website.
Key Dates
Applications open: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Online information session with Arts Access Victoria: Tuesday 25 February 2025, 3–4.30pm
In-person information session: Wednesday 26 February 2025, 6.30–8pm, State Library Victoria Theatrette
Applications close: Friday 21 March 2025 at 5pm
Notifications: Early to mid June 2025
2025 Fellowships Program
Watch an Auslan video about State Library Victoria's Fellowships Program. Find out:
- which fellowships are on offer for 2025
- what funding and support fellows receive
- how to apply.
Information sessions
We are hosting two information sessions about the 2025–26 Fellowships Program round.
Online info session with Arts Access Victoria:
Tuesday 25 February 2025, 3–4.30pm
Register for online info session
In-person info session:
State Library Victoria Theatrette
Wednesday 26 February 2025, 6:30–8pm
Register for in-person info session
These sessions will be Auslan-interpreted and recorded with closed captions. The in-person info session will be livestreamed.
Support
If you still have questions after attending an info session, contact: [email protected], call 03 8664 7000, or read our frequently asked questions.
National Relay Service
Contact us through the National Relay Service:
- for accessibility inquiries, ask for 8664 7005 to speak to the Access and Inclusion Librarian
- for all other inquiries, ask for 8664 7002
For more information, visit the National Relay Service website.