Congratulations to Anita Gowers who has been awarded one of the 2022 National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships: the Carol Moya Mills Scholarship.
Anita is a Higher Degree Research candidate at the ANU School of Art & Design.
Summer scholarships are offered to PhD students from across Australia, offering recipients the opportunity to further their postgraduate research using material from the Library’s collections over a six-week residency.
Six scholarships have been awarded in 2022, including two scholarships supporting Indigenous researchers.
About the Scholarship
In 2022, the Summer Scholarships program marks its 20th year supporting postgraduate research from the next generation of Australian scholars. Since 2002, more than 50 Australian postgraduate students have taken part in the program, undertaking a six-week residency in Canberra with special and supported access to the Library’s extensive national collections.
During their time at the Library, Summer Scholars also have access to full office facilities including a personal workstation, and are provided with $6000 for use as a stipend, travel and accommodation support.