Applications open | 2027 Scholarships at the National Library of Australia

Applications are now open for 2027 Scholarships offered by the National Library of Australia. PhD students who require access to the Library’s collections to assist their postgraduate research are encouraged to apply for eight philanthropically funded Scholarships offered by the Library in 2027.

Successful applicants will each receive $10,000 to support four weeks of on-site research at the National Library in Canberra, as well as supported access to the Library’s collections, increased borrowing privileges, a dedicated desk in the Library’s Petherick Reading Room, and an allowance for high resolution digital copies of collection materials.

Learn more about the National Library of Australia Scholarships here, including information on eligibility, information on previous projects and online application forms.

Applications for National Library of Australia Scholarships will close on Friday 1 May 2026 at 5pm AEST.

Applications for our 2027 NLA Fellowships are also open. To see more information and to apply, you can go to our Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowship webpages.