Terms and Conditions
2016 Fellowships Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a new generation
The amount of the Fellowship to be awarded will be $15,000. This amount may be used to supplement the researcher’s income during
work on his/her project or to meet any necessary travel and research cost, within the parameters of the Fellowship.
The project must be completed within 12 months of the appointment of the successful Fellow.
Before the scholarship is awarded, the successful Fellow will be required to sign an agreement with State Library of Queensland
detailing terms of the Fellowship. This agreement covers reporting timelines, use of copyright materials, observation of standards in
outcomes, plagiarism, acknowledgements, use of social media and research protocols.
Two progress reports are to be submitted to the Research Hub Coordinator over the course of the project. The first report is due midterm of the Fellowship, the second report at the conclusion of the Fellowship. It is anticipated that the Fellow maintain close contact
with the Research Hub Coordinator.
Funding scope
Fellowships cannot be used to fund research projects which are a component of postgraduate studies.
Fellowships are not intended to fund costs associated with the delivery of outcomes of the research such as exhibitions and displays,
printing publications and production costs of performances. Fellowships are intended to fund only the research and/or the creation of
the content that contributes toward possible future activities.
Requirements of the Fellows
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It is expected that the research project will further the development of an outcome in the future. Examples of outcomes
include research towards the development of content for: a publication, an online engagement activity, a cultural activity or
product, cultural heritage activity or product
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An annotated bibliography will be compiled as a result of the research undertaken and presented to the State Library for use
as a research resource.
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The Fellow will be required to compose a summary of their research project for the Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a new
generation web presence
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The Fellow will be expected to compose and/or contribute to at least 3 articles to SLQ’s WWI Blog related to his/her research.
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The Fellow will be expected to deliver at least two (2) presentations as part of a public events program .
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Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a new generation Research Hub will be assisting other work units within State Library to
generate programs and content over the course of the Q ANZAC 100 project (2014-2018) It is expected that Fellows
participate in these activities if required and in consultation with the Research Hub Coordinator.
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It is desirable that all outcomes of the research undertaken during the Fellowship are given due acknowledgement of the
award
Additionally, the Fellow is to be available for publicity purposes relating to the Fellowship.
Processing Applications
An independent selection committee will assess shortlisted applications and receive a list of all applications to the Q ANZAC 100:
Memories for a new generation Fellowship program. The selection committee may, at their discretion, interview short-listed applicants.
The successful applicant will be notified before any public announcement. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding the outcome
of their application after the decision is announced.
The decision of the selection committee is final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into in regard to the committee’s
decision. It should be noted that State Library of Queensland staff are not eligible to apply.
Fellows will be provided with physical space, Wi-Fi and printing access to conduct their own research. Fellows will be expected to bring
in their own laptop computers to complete their projects. Fellows will be given an initial orientation and introduction to the Library.
Fellows should liaise with the Research Hub Coordinator to assist with their day-to-day needs and enquiries while using SLQ’s
collections.
Assessment of applications
The Panel will consider the following points when assessing applications:
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Relevance to Queensland and WWI:
Does the project create new knowledge about or enhance understanding of Queensland’s involvement in and experience of
WWI? Does the topic have State-wide significance? Does the project reveal untold or unknown stories or does it complement
existing studies? If so, how?
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Innovative approach:
Is the project approach to the topic innovative and original in some way?
Does the project or the anticipated project outcomes aim to use SLQ resources in new and innovative ways, e.g. use of SLQ’s
WWI data sets, digitised collections?
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Use of collections
Does the project make relevant use of the resources within John Oxley Library and/or State Library or other significant
Queensland documentary heritage collections or will it contribute to filling a gap in these collections?
Will the project raise awareness of the content and/or importance of the John Oxley Library and/or State Library collections?
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Project scope and outcomes
Does the project description outline clear research goals? Is the project achievable within the timeframes taking into account
accessible resources?
Is the scope of the project clear? Is the project at the beginning, middle or end of a bigger project?
Does the project have the potential to contribute toward the development of a tangible outcome, e.g. publication,
performance, digital story, on-line resource, lecture, exhibition, curatorial contribution?