AFI Research Collection Fellowship

RMIT Culture is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2024/25 AFI Research Collection (AFIRC) Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship offers researchers the opportunity to engage with the AFIRC’s extensive holdings, encouraging projects that both promote the collection and critically engage with archival representation. 

The AFIRC is seeking innovative proposals that explore gaps or inequities in current scholarship, particularly welcoming applications from individuals who identify as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Diverse Genders, Sexes and Sexualities (DGSS), precariously employed people and those living with disabilities. The fellowship underscores AFIRC’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive research culture. 

The fellowship supports a wide range of research outputs, including: 

• Scholarly articles or monographs 

• Dissertations 

• Creative works 

• Digital projects 

• Films 

• Performance-based research 

• Exhibition proposals 

• Research-based syllabi designed to enhance student research 

• Collaborative research projects 

Fellows will have access to the AFIRC’s unique collection, working closely with AFIRC staff to develop their research. The successful applicant will receive a $5,000 AUD stipend (which includes travel expenses for those not based in Melbourne). 

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the AFIRC holdings via the online catalogue to gain an understanding of the collection’s strengths and limitations. Reviewing the work of past Fellows is also recommended to gauge the scope and range of previous research projects. 

For full application guidelines and more information about the AFIRC holdings, please visit the AFIRC website.

Application Deadline: 11:55 pm, Monday 30th September, 2024 

The appointed Fellow will be announced at a public event hosted by RMIT Culture on Tuesday 22nd October, 2024 at The Capitol.