Scholarship

Grimwade and ACMI Time-based Media Conservation Fellowship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

14 Nov 2022

Applications close

27 Feb 2023

Benefit amount

Up to $37,500

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Alumni

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Grimwade and ACMI Time-based Media Conservation Fellowship is supported by the Eric Ormond Baker Charitable Fund, and is offered recent graduates specialising in time-based media and audio-visual heritage.

Benefits

The fellowship provides a total of $37,500 over the duration of the fellowship in four instalments.

See the full Fellowship description here.

The Fellowship requires a research project that will be developed in consultation with ACMI’s Time-based Media Conservator and the Grimwade Centre. Based within ACMI’s Media Preservation Lab, the recipient will develop specialist knowledge, strong skills and industry-facing networks.

ACMI and the Grimwade Centre will provide the Fellow with suitable support and resources for the purpose of the fellowship. This includes the allocation of a mentor, facility access and induction, IT access, and desk and office space as relevant.

Enquiries

For any further enquiries: artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

Amount:

Up to $37,500

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Have completed a Master of Materials Conservation at the University of Melbourne or recognised tertiary qualification in materials conservation within the past five years;
  • Not be enrolled in formal study at the time of the Fellowship;
  • Have existing skills in time-based media and or audio-visual preservation; and,
  • A current AICCM membership.

See the full Fellowship description here.

Selection criteria

The Fellowship will be offered to the applicant who best:

  • Demonstrates a capacity to deliver a major research project while working collaboratively with staff from ACMI and the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation as demonstrated by the skills in time-based media and or audio-visual preservation; and,
  • Aligns the Fellowship with their existing skills, experience and career goals with the nominated research interest from an aspect of ACMI collection of time-based media, including artist films, video games, multi-channel video installations, virtual reality and interactive works.

Study level:

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Alumni

Study area:

Arts, humanities and social sciences

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Application

How to apply

You must complete the online application form requiring the following:

  • A 300-500 word career statement describing how the Fellowship aligns with your existing skills, experience and career goals;
  • A proposal of up to 1,000 words that outlines their capacity to deliver a major research project while working collaboratively with staff from ACMI and the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation as demonstrated by the skills in time-based media and or audio-visual preservation and nominates a research interest that aligns with an aspect of ACMI collection of time-based media, including artist films, video games, multi-channel video installations, virtual reality and interactive works.
  • Two academic or professional references;
  • University of Melbourne academic transcript and any other relevant university transcripts;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Proof of AICCM membership; and,
  • Any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview by the selection committee.

Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

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