Applications are open for the Auckland Library Heritage Trust John Stacpoole Scholarship.
Criteria
The scholarship is open to overseas applicants as well as New Zealand citizens.
The Auckland Library Heritage Trust will consider applications according to the following criteria:
• How the proposed project engages with the public and/or has the potential to increase knowledge of, or access to, the collections.
• The research-readiness of chosen collections and how much staff time will be needed to assist with access to them.
Provision and outputs
The recipient of an Auckland Library Heritage Trust John Stacpoole Scholarship will receive:
• A grant of $6,750.
• Supervised access to the collections.
• Access to staff with specialist knowledge of the collection(s) in question when available.
The recipient will be required to provide, as a minimum:
• A blog post of at least 500 words on the Heritage et AL blog or a podcast interview.
• An agreed piece of work that will increase knowledge of, or access to, collections, such as a piece of academic writing, an index or inventory, or curatorial work towards an exhibition.
• A public output such as a talk or an additional podcast.
• Acknowledgement of the “Auckland Library Heritage Trust John Stacpoole Scholarship” in any resulting publications or events.
How to apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Renée Orr, Team Leader Curatorial Services before submitting an application, to discuss their proposed research project. Emails should be sent to renee.orr@aucklandcouncil.
The deadline for applications is 4 September 2026. Applicants should send the following documents to specialcollections@
• Project proposal (1,000 words maximum OR a 5-minute video) including indication of collections to be researched, and proposed outputs and timeline
• CV
• A written reference, or name and contact details of someone who has agreed to be a referee. The referee is to give a qualitative assessment of the candidate’s ability and capacity to deliver a project of this kind.
Applications will be shortlisted by a panel composed of Library staff, with the final decision made by the Trustees. Notification of the award will be made by 2 October 2026.
More information here: https://heritageetal.blogspot.