Copyright Agency Publishing Fellowships 2025-26

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Publishing Fellowships Application Form

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Before you start...

Please read the guidelines for the Publishing Fellowships before starting your application.

Applications close at 1pm on Monday 15 September 2025 (AEST).

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A little bit about you...

Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident? * Required
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If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you are not eligible to apply for this Fellowship.
Are you a member of the Copyright Agency? * Required
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Are you a metropolitan or regional applicant? * Required
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Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? * Required
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Have you received Cultural Fund support in the past? * Required
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Please provide project title, project code, the year you obtained funding and the amount of funding you received.
How did you hear about the Copyright Agency Publishing Fellowship? * Required
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A little bit more about you...

Your position and department, or freelancer.
Do you work in-house or freelance? * Required
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This section is for in-house publishing staff to complete. (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Do you work in-house or freelance?" on page 1

This section is for freelancers to complete. (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Do you work in-house or freelance?" on page 1

Please include the name of the organisations you work with.

Your Project

Provide a brief description of your project. Up to 50 words recommended.
Project Activity * Required
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Location of Project * Required
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Your Project

Word count:
Please describe the activity you are seeking to undertake with a Publishing Fellowship. This should include specific details about the project, proposed meetings (if applicable), the overall aims, proposed skills development and activities, and the name and experience/relevance of the mentor (if applicable). This should be up to 500 words.
Must start after 02/01/2026.
Must be completed by 31/12/2026.
Word count:
Provide an outline of how this activity will contribute to your skills and career development. This should be up to 350 words.
Word count:
Please articulate how you will share this information with the publishing industry and how the industry will benefit from your project. This should be up to 200 words.

Supporting Documents

You can attach up to three PDFs to support your application.

Your support material should include the following:

  • A letter of support from:
    • your employer (if you are applying from an Australian publishing house or literary agency)
    • one Australian publisher you have been freelancing with for five years (if you are applying as a freelancer)
  • One page CV outlining your experience in publishing roles or as a literary agent
  • Draft program of intended activities including:
    • draft itinerary; or
    • confirmation of your mentorship activities.
  • If applying for a leadership course, please include information on the proposed course along with a confirmed letter of invitation or placement to attend the course.
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    As indicated above, please submit one letter of support from an Australian publisher or literary agency (depending on where you work).
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      Please submit a one-page CV outlining your professional career relevant to this application.
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        Outline of proposed meetings and activity to be undertaken as part of the Publishing Fellowship.

        Budget

        Please complete the attached budget after reading the guidelines for the Publishing Fellowships. Note especially that the Fellowships provide up to $15,000 per applicant, and do not provide funding for material costs or lost income.

        Include any funding or in-kind support you are seeking or have received from other funding bodies, along with any contributions you are making yourself. Identify clearly which components you are seeking from the Cultural Fund by placing 'CF' in the description line.

        Your income and expenditure columns must equal each other.

        The budget totals automatically, once you save your application.

        Income$Expenditure$

        Must be at least 8 rows

        Budget Totals

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        Please complete this check list before submitting your application

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        Have you checked each item and ticked each box? * Required
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        Applicant Declaration (Not Applicable)

        This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Have you checked each item and ticked each box?" on page 1

        Applicant Declaration * Required
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