State Library of Victoria UNESCO Cities of Literature Fellowship (Melbourne, 2026)
Open to applicants based in any UNESCO City of Literature (except Melbourne), State Library of Victoria seeks a fellow to generate new research and develop new work inspired by the Library's collections.
UNESCO Cities of Literature
This
focus area aims to amplify Melbourne's role as a UNESCO City of Literature, and strengthen Victoria's creative and knowledge ecosystems by driving interdisciplinary creative practice and new research. It fosters exchange between Melbourne and other Cities of Literature, and showcases State Library Victoria and its collections to a worldwide audience. Applicants based in other UNESCO Cities of Literature across the world can apply.
Successful applicants receive:
$15,000 in funding
a dedicated office in the Dome annulus for 12 months
access to a liaison librarian to assist research in the State Collection.
As well as this standard offer, this fellow will receive return economy flights to and from Melbourne from their city of residence. The Melbourne City of Literature office can help find accommodation, but the fellow must cover this cost themselves.
Find out more about the
Fellowships 2026 Programme at the State Library of Victoria.
Deadline: Friday 6 April 2026