Awards & grants

Our prestigious awards and grants promote international engagement, embrace emerging fields of humanities and support early and mid-career researchers.

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The Australian Academy of the Humanities is the national voice for cultural, creative, and ethical thinking. We promote the study and application of the humanities because recording, explaining, and predicting the human story brings distinctive and diverse ideas to decision-making and contributes to a better future for all.

Max Crawford Medal

Recognising early-career scholars for achievement and promise in the humanities.

Medal for Excellence in Translation

Recognising outstanding achievement in translation.

McCredie Musicological Award

Recognising outstanding contributions in musicology.

Applications open 9am Monday 25 March for the 2024 round.  

Applications open 9am Monday 25 March for the 2024 round.  

Applications open again in 2025.

John Mulvaney Fellowship

Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early-career researchers.

Ernst and Rosemary Keller Fund

Supporting scholars concerned with German studies.

Publication Subsidy Scheme

Supporting quality scholarly publications in the humanities.

Applications open 9am Monday 25 March for the 2024 round.  

Applications open 9am Monday 25 March for the 2024 round.  

Applications open 9am Monday 25 March for the 2024 round.  

Humanities Travelling Fellowships

Promoting humanities research that strengthens international research alliances.

Applications open 9am Monday 25 March for the 2024 round.  

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Academy of the Humanities recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.