Council of Australian University Librarians
in association with the
Australian Society of Authors
with support from
APPLICATION FOR
CAUL – ASA FELLOWSHIP
Applications Open: 16 May 2016
Applications Close: 14 June, 2016
1. APPLICANT’S PERSONAL DETAILS
Title
Family Name
Given Name(s)
Date of Birth
Citizenship
Address
Telephone
Facsimile
E-mail Address
Current Position
2. PROJECT DETAILS
Please attach the following information:
ITEM
1. Project Title
2. Proposed Outcomes
3. Brief Summary
4. Project Description
5. Project Budget
6. Benefits of the
Fellowship
MATERIAL REQUIRED
Title, 15 words or less, of the project to be carried out during the
Fellowship
Please state in 50 words or less.
Summary statement, in ‘plain language’ suitable for general publicity and
media communication, of the aims and nature of the project and the
expected benefits of the Fellowship (Max 150 words)
Please describe your research, creative or literary project overall, and in
particular the work to be carried out during the Fellowship, its aims,
significance, approach and likely intended outcome (Max two A4 pages)
Please provide a detailed budget for your project using the template
provided and taking note of the CAUL-ASA fellowship guidelines
Please outline (a) why you have applied for the Fellowship, (b) how you
feel it would benefit your work (including what you would hope to achieve
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ITEM
7. Proposed Use and
Relevance of the
Collections
8. Timing
MATERIAL REQUIRED
during the Fellowship), and (c) the potential benefits to the Australian
Society of Authors and the Council of Australian University Librarians
(Max. two A4 pages)
Please outline the relevance of the special collections 1of the CAUL
members to your work and identify which collection/s would be accessed
and how you anticipate using them during the Fellowship (Max. one A4
page)
Please outline the expected dates of the Fellowship (note that the
Fellowship must commence in the 2016 calendar year and be complete
and reports presented by April 30 2017). (Max 100 words)
3. CURRICULUM VITAE
Please attach your current Curriculum Vitae (CV), including activities, achievements and awards relevant to
this application. Please identify grants/fellowships that you have been awarded previously.
4. PUBLICATIONS
Please attach a list of creative works/ publications, including public presentations.
Please include under a separate heading work that has been ‘accepted’ for publication or is ‘in press.’
5. REFEREES
Referees should be very familiar with your work and be able to comment on the Fellowship project and the
likely benefits of the Fellowship. It is strongly recommended that you provide your referees with a copy of
your application.
Please give the names of the three people whom you have asked to submit referees’ reports.
NB. Referees’ reports are not sought directly by the Committee Secretariat. Applicants are responsible for
ensuring that three referees’ reports are submitted on time.
Name
Name
Name
 Please ask your referees to ensure that their reports are received by 14 June 2016 and are submitted to
the CAUL Communication & Policy Officer at cpo@caul.edu.au
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See the list of CAUL Special Collections
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
How did you first hear about this Fellowship (please tick one)
Newspaper advertisement
Media release
Internet search
Funding opportunities database
Poster on department noticeboard
From a colleague
From my thesis supervisor
Other (please describe)
7. DECLARATION
I declare that the information supplied by me on this form is complete, true and correct in every particular.
I acknowledge that the CAUL and the ASA may terminate a Fellowship if I have misrepresented my past
and/or present circumstances and that this termination may take place at any stage during any award.
Applicant’s signature
Date
ONE Application Form and supporting materials per Questions 2-4,
must be submitted by EMAIL to CAUL Communication & Policy Officer at cpo@caul.edu.au
To be received no later than 14 June 2016
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Proposed Budget
Please provide a proposed budget covering all anticipated expenditure, using this template:
TRAVEL
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Covers travel to any destination/s specified in the Fellowship proposal.
Travel may be by air, train, bus or private vehicle as appropriate.
Airfare quotes should be based on a fare type that allows date changes and cancellations, but
not name changes. Bus and train fares should be of a similar type to airfares.
Private vehicle rates should be based on the ATO reimbursement rates below.
Include airport/accommodation transfers, but not daily transport to the location of the special
collections which is covered under incidentals.
Item
Description
Amount
Sub-total for Travel
Rates per business kilometre
Engine capacity
Cents per kilometre
Ordinary car
Rotary engine car
2012-13
income year
1600cc (1.6 litre)
or less
800cc (0.8 litre)
or less
63 cents
1601cc - 2600cc
(1.601 litre - 2.6 litre)
801cc - 1300cc
(0.801 litre - 1.3 litre)
74 cents
2601cc (2.601 litre) and over
1301cc (1.301 litre) and over
75 cents
Source: ATO (April 2013)
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ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSES
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Covers accommodation, food and drink and incidentals while living away from home for the
purpose of the Fellowship.
Food and drink covers the cost of three meals a day (up to the maximum rates specified in the
table below).
Incidentals covers phone calls, travel to and from special collection/s institutions, stationery etc.
Item
Description
Amount
Sub-total for accommodation and living expenses
Table 1: Employee's annual salary - $104,870 or below
Place
Accomm .
$
Food and drink
$
B'fast 24.35
Lunch 27.35
Dinner 46.70
Incidentals
$
Total
$
Adelaide
157
98.40
17.85
273.25
Brisbane
201
98.40
17.85
317.25
Canberra
165
98.40
17.85
281.25
Darwin
189
98.40
17.85
305.25
Hobart
132
98.40
17.85
248.25
Melbourne
173
98.40
17.85
289.25
Perth
233
98.40
17.85
349.25
Sydney
183
98.40
17.85
299.25
See Table 4
98.40
17.85
Variable - see
Table 4
Tier 2 country
centres (see
Table 5)
127
B'fast 21.80
Lunch 24.90
Dinner 42.90
17.85
234.45
Other country
centres
106
B'fast 21.80
Lunch 24.90
Dinner 42.90
17.85
213.45
High cost
country centres
Source: ATO (April 2013)
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RESEARCH EXPENSES (UP TO $500)
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Covers photocopying, audio-visual reproduction and copyright costs.
Item
Description
Amount
Sub-total for research expenses
Applicants should note that:
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All funds must be acquitted and any unspent funds returned on completion of the Fellowship
(unless a change is requested and approved in writing at least 30 days before the relevant invoice
is due).
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The budget outlined in this document is regarded as a proposal only – the final budget and
payment schedule is agreed during the preparation of a fellowship contract.
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If you are planning to conduct research at CAUL member location to access the special collections
please note that some access to and support using the collection may require clearance with the
host institution. It is advisable to request clearance several months before visiting the location of
the special collections or plan and budget for two visits at least 3 months apart.
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