Ann Moyal Non-Fiction Fellowship

The Ann Moyal Non-fiction Fellowship encourages excellence in non-fiction writing. The Fellowship aims to support established writers with an Australian focus who are developing an original work founded on research in the broad fields of the humanities and social sciences, particularly history, biography, climate change, science, technology, the arts and the environment.

There are three Fellowships available.

The Fellowships will run from 14 October to 4 November 2024. All recipients will need to be available to attend the residency at this time as these dates are not negotiable. The Fellowships include accommodation at Varuna, meals and uninterrupted time for writers to develop their projects.

This Fellowship has been established with a bequest from the late Dr Ann Moyal AM, FAHA, a leading Australian historian of science, technology and telecommunications, as well as a biographer and author. Dr Ann Moyal was an alumna of Varuna, and wanted to provide opportunities for other writers and scholars to enjoy the support and collegiality of a Varuna residency.

In 2016 Dr Ann Moyal was interviewed about her intentions in leaving the bequest.

KEY DATES

Applications have now closed for 2024.

Dates of residency: 14 October - 4 November 2024

WHAT YOU NEED TO SEND US

You will need to send us an outline of your work and a current writing CV, including awards and recognition received, a proven record of publication, and a proposed plan and timeframe for completing the written work, along with a sample of up to 4,000 words from the work for which you are seeking the fellowship.

Read submission guidelines for details on preferred format.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for non-fiction writers researching and developing an original and compelling work with an Australian focus drawn from the broad fields of the humanities and the social sciences, particularly history, biography, climate change, science, technology, the arts and the environment. Projects should be creative, but must have a clear foundation in research.

Proposals exploring cross-disciplinary or cross-cultural perspectives across different fields of knowledge will be highly considered.

You will need to have a proven record of publication either in printed book or e-book form, chapters in edited works, paper(s) in refereed journals, peer-reviewed essays or extended articles or other appropriate forms of production.

You will need to be actively engaged in writing, bringing together, editing, or otherwise producing a significant piece of non-fiction research advancing towards publication.

Potential interest in the writing project by a publisher would also be highly considered towards the application.

FEES

There are no application fees or residency fees for this program.

If you are successful, you will be asked to meet your own travel expenses to and from Varuna. If you have a Healthcare card, you may apply to the Varuna Travel Assistance Fund for a subsidy of up to $300.