Grant opportunity
E.G. Whitlam Research Fellowships 2027-2028
Two-year fellowships supporting research and public-facing analysis connected to the Whitlam legacy and contemporary Australian policy.
- Funder
- Whitlam Institute
- Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 AEST
- Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 AEST: Nov 1, 2026
- Award
- Up to AUD 30,000 per fellowship; up to two awards
- Applicant
- Researchers based at Australian higher-education institutions with a PhD and an established research track record relevant to the proposed project.
- Discipline
- Public Policy, History and Social Research
- Region
- Australia
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The fellowships support rigorous research leading to a publishable analysis paper or policy brief during 2027-2028.
Who can apply
Applicants must be based at an Australian higher-education institution, hold a relevant PhD and demonstrate an established research record.
What it supports
- Australian public policy
- Historical research
- Policy analysis
- Public scholarship
Funding and duration
- Up to AUD 30,000
- Up to two fellowships
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 AEST
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 AEST: Nov 1, 2026
How to apply
Submit the online form with project plan, budget, CV, referees and institutional-support letter.
Call details
Source-based overview
Applications opened on 18 September 2026; selected fellows participate in induction and complete a publishable output.
Eligibility
Applicants must be based at an Australian higher-education institution, hold a relevant PhD and demonstrate an established research record.
Funding and benefits
Up to AUD 30,000
Up to two fellowships
Themes and supported activities
Australian public policy
Historical research
Policy analysis
Public scholarship
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 AEST: Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 AEST: Nov 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the online form with project plan, budget, CV, referees and institutional-support letter.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.