A key function of the National Archives is to promote archival research in Australia and encourage scholarly use of the National Archives collection.
Frederick Watson Fellowships commemorate the life and work of Dr Frederick Watson. The fellowships are designed to help established scholars complete an innovative and quality research project that:
The current fellow, Dr Christina Twomey, is a senior lecturer in History at Monash University in Melbourne. Former fellows have researched various parts of the collection.
Find out more information and how to apply for a Frederick Watson Fellowship.