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.

FellowshipResearchPublic policyAustralia
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.