Ann Moyal Non-Fiction Fellowship
Encouraging excellence in non-fiction writing, this prestigious three-week fellowship supports established writers 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.
Residency Dates: 29 September - 20 October 2025
Applications open: 7 January 2025
Applications close: 5pm AEST 3 March 2025
Places: Three writers will be selected.
Who should apply: Established writers developing an original non-fiction work founded on research.
Fees and expenses: If successful, you will be asked to cover your own travel expenses to and from Varuna. If you have a Healthcare card or are experiencing financial hardship, you may apply to the Varuna Equity Fund for a subsidy of up to $300.
FAQ: Please read the FAQ before you apply.
The Ann Moyal Fellowship offers three writers a three-week residency, from 29 September - 20 October 2025, including full board and accommodation at Varuna, all meals and uninterrupted time to write in your own studio.
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.
You will need:
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.
to be actively engaged in writing, bringing together, editing, or otherwise producing a significant piece of non-fiction research advancing towards publication.
Proposals exploring cross-disciplinary or cross-cultural perspectives across different fields of knowledge and potential interest in the writing project by a publisher would also be highly considered towards the application.
For more information about staying at Varuna, visit our Residencies page.
ABOUT DR ANN MOYAL
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are due by 5pm AEST on 3 March 2025.
You will need to send us:
an outline of your work
a current writing CV, including awards and recognition received
a proven record of publication
a proposed plan and timeframe for completing the written work
a sample of up to 4,000 words from the work for which you are seeking the fellowship
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