Who can apply?

Each year, this Fellowship will support Australian creative practitioners to produce new audio storytelling that takes risks and makes an impact. This may include but is not limited to radio makers, journalists, playwrights, visual artists, and writers working in audio.

The Fellowship is intended for an individual creative practitioner in their ‘early mid-career’. To be eligible, nominees must be in the first five to fifteen years of their creative practice. 

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Please note terms and conditions before applying.

What can be applied for?

Applicants should propose a plan of activity to be undertaken within a 12 month period. Some examples of the activities we fund in support of this are:

• mentorships or internships with recognised professionals or organisations

• international and/or national travel for research and development

• experimentation and skill development

• development of new work

• an outstanding opportunity of significance to the applicant’s practice

What are the judges looking for? 

 Applicants will be assessed on the impact of their work on the Australian storytelling landscape. Judges will consider: 

• the strength of your creative practice

• how the applicant’s work shows bravery, risk and innovation

• how the applicant’s work gives visibility to new or underrepresented stories

• whether the applicant has a realistic understanding of budget for their activities and provides details with their application

Applications will be assessed by a panel of Australian and international audio professionals, and shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to meet with judges to discuss their development path. The winner will be awarded $15,000 cash towards their professional development goals, as well as being matched with mentorships, professional introductions, networking opportunities and in kind support relevant to their development.

How do I apply?

Apply using the online application form. It is free to apply. As well as your contact details, you will be asked to outline your planned activity, explain how it meets the criteria, and upload three examples of your work along with a simple budget. 

Applications for 2022 are now closed.

How often will this grant be awarded?

The Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship is given annually.

Why do I need to provide a budget?

This helps the judges understand how you will use the $15,000 grant. You can make a simple dot-point list of costs, each with a dollar value, for research, travel, insurance, your time, etc. We would expect that a substantial portion of your fellowship money would go towards your time.