Deadline: 7-Feb-23
The Kathleen Mitchell Award is now open for nominations.
The Kathleen Micthell Award is presented biennially to the author, aged 30 or under, of an outstanding novel or novella to encourage advancement in their literary career.
The novel or novella must have been published or accepted for publication within the 2 years prior to the Award closing date. This can be demonstrated by the providing an ISBN or letter of confirmation from the publisher as part of your entry.
Award Details
The recipient will receive $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this Award you must:
- be aged 30 years or under at the 7 February 2023 closing date
- have been born in Australia or the United Kingdom, or are currently an Australian citizen
- have been living in Australia for the 12 months preceding the 7 February 2023 closing date.
Ineligible
You can’t apply for the Award if:
- you do not hold copyright for the work you wish to submit for consideration
- your novel or novella has not been published or accepted for publication within the 2 years prior to the 7 February 2023 closing date
- you received a grant, or administered a grant, from the Australia Council in the past and that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted
- you owe money to the Australia Council.
For more information, visit https://australiacouncil.gov.au/investment-and-development/kathleen-mitchell-award/