The University of Queensland

The Award aims to provide successful applicants with institutional support at The Library to undertake research in Australian literature, history and culture utilising the collections of the Fryer Library.

Applications are invited in the following areas:

• Indigenous studies
• History of architecture
• Art and design
• Theatre and literary studies
• Australian history and political culture
• Women’s studies

The amount of the award is $10,000.

Successful applicants will be provided with support for their project, including copying and full Library access. It is anticipated that successful applicants will be based at the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland for a negotiated period of at least three months, up to a maximum of six months.

For futher enquiries regarding the Awards, please contact:

Manager, Fryer Library

(07) 3365 6205 or email: fryer@library.uq.edu.au

James Halford is the recipient of the Fryer Library Award for 2011

• Dr Cheryl Taylor 2010
• Dr Jane Hunt 2009
• Dr Katherine Barnes 2008
• Dr Toni Johnson-Woods 2007
• David Henderson
• Prof Laurie Hergenhan