Announcing the Deakin Library Margaret Cameron Residency
Deakin Library is excited to announce the launch of the Deakin Library Margaret Cameron Residency, aligned with the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Drawing on the trove of rare and unique materials held in Deakin University Archives and Deakin Library’s Special Collections, the Residency aims to share the rich stories captured within these collections, which document over a century of history, research and collecting at Deakin, along with its predecessor institutions and the regions in which the University has operated.
The Residency is funded by a generous bequest from the late Professor Margaret Cameron AM, Deakin’s first Chief Librarian. Deakin staff and graduate researchers are encouraged to explore the Residency information and send through an expression of interest to apply.
What are the objectives of the residency?
The successful resident will work in situ with Deakin’s Archives and Special Collections to research the history of Deakin or the stories that expand our understanding of the industries, disciplines and communities reflected in the University’s extensive collections.
A key deliverable of the residency will be engagement with the Deakin community and local audiences by contributing new perspectives on our past and sharing the stories that can be told through the unique material in the University’s collections.
What does the residency offer?
The successful candidate will receive:
- access to Deakin University Archives and Deakin Library’s Special Collections
- expert support from University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian
- an award of up to A$10,000 to assist with living expenses, travel and research
- a dedicated workspace within Deakin Library at the campus most relevant to their research.
What are the key dates?
Expressions of interest open: 17 March 2025
Expressions of interest close: 23 April 2025
Successful candidate(s) informed: The week of 26 May 2025
Residency completed: No later than 28 November 2025
Where can you learn more?
Find out more by exploring the Deakin Library Margaret Cameron Residency page, or get in touch with [email protected] with any questions.