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Australian historians, scholars and writers wanting to research Victoria's colonial history during Lieutenant-Governor Charles La Trobe's administration can apply for a La Trobe Society Fellowship.
The successful applicant receives $25,000 funding for six months' research and the means and uninterrupted time to work closely with the rich resources of the Library, including space in a private study within the Library that can be accessed outside normal opening hours.
Please note: this fellowship is not being offered during the 2012–13 financial year.
About Charles Joseph La Trobe
Charles Joseph La Trobe was superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales from 1839 to 1851. He was lieutenant-governor of Victoria from 1851 until 1854, when he left Australia. La Trobe was instrumental in the Library's formation. As lieutenant-governor he set aside land and funds, and appointed Redmond Barry as chief librarian and chairman of the trustees of the Library.
About the La Trobe Society
The La Trobe Society was formed in 2001 to promote recognition and understanding of the achievements of Charles Joseph La Trobe. It celebrates La Trobe's birthday annually, hosts lectures, special functions and other events throughout the year and distributes the journal La Trobeana to its members three times per year. The society raised funds to erect a bronze statue of La Trobe on the forecourt of the State Library of Victoria in November 2006.
