Applications will only be accepted if made on the official Application Form.

2025 Application Form download.

AGW is pleased to announce that in 2025 it will award the following Fellowships 

Two (2) Barbara Hale Fellowships: Value $8,000 each

These Fellowships are open to students who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents, are enrolled in a research doctorate in any discipline at any Australian university.  

One (1) Georgina Sweet Fellowship in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine: Value $8,000 

This Fellowship is open to students who, being Australian citizens or permanent residents, are enrolled in a research doctorate in a STEMM discipline at any Australian university.  

Closing date 28 February 2025 

Guidelines: It is essential that you read the Guidelines before commencing this form as they contain all necessary information. It should not be necessary to request extra information.

Eligibility: Available to women who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of a PhD degree by research in any disciplinary field at an Australian university. Barbara Hale Fellowships are open to applicants in any disciplinary field; the Jennifer Strauss Fellowship is reserved for applicants in the Humanities.

Purpose: The funds are to be used for a specific project or purpose that will extend the nature and/or scope of the current PhD research program and the applicant’s specialised research knowledge or skills.

Tenure (length) of proposed project:  Project must start on or after 1 June 2025 and be completed by 31 July 2026 OR thesis submission date, whichever is the earlier.

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Friday, 28 February 2025.

Application: There is a single application form for all Fellowships. Applications must be completed and submitted on the official form provided. Send completed Application Form and relevant attachments in a single pdf file to AGW Fellowships Officer agw.fellowships.officer1@gmail.com The AGW Selection Committee will determine the appropriate award for each recipient.