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Fellowship Grants for Writers on Public Affairs

OVERVIEW

The OzProspect Fellowship program is designed to help outstanding individuals establish themselves as credible voices in the nation’s public debate. 

Fellows, who receive a stipend of up to $15,000, have typically shown great promise writing for student, academic or popular publications but have yet to establish themselves as leading commentators in the public discourse.

In addition to their stipend, Fellows receive mentoring, various professional development opportunities, and assistance in gaining exposure for their ideas via OzProspect’s strong relationships with editors and producers at major newspapers, magazines, television and radio outlets. 

The purpose of this initiative is to support the next generation of Australian public thinkers. For this reason, applicants must be under 35 years of age.

The application process is highly competitive.  OzProspect’s primary criteria for evaluating candidates include: originality of thought and analytical ability; intellectual range; writing talent and strength of the proposed writing project. Final decisions on all Fellowship awards rest with the OzProspect Board. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Those who wish to be considered for an OzProspect Fellowship should submit the following materials.  Applicants must be under 35 years of age.

1. Biographical information

The following information should be provided in the order listed.

• Current address, phone number, email address
• Educational background
• Professional work experience
• List of publications
• Names and contact information for two individuals who can attest to professional abilities and qualifications.

2.  Research and Writing Project Plan

Candidates should submit a narrative of no more than 1000 words outlining the main writing interests you wish to pursue through an OzProspect Fellowship.  Specify the ideas and questions you wish to explore, the arguments and policy proposals you wish to put forth, and how these will advance the policy debate in your topic area.  Include an estimation of the number and type of publications you expect to produce through the Fellowship. 

3. Writing Samples

Please provide three writing samples, such as newspaper columns and opinion pieces; magazine articles and essays; published reports, or chapters of books.