Redmond Barry Fellowship

Portrait of Sir Redmond Barry seated and wearing long Chancellor's robes and a square academic cap.
Sir Redmond Barry in his Chancellor's robes, 1878, Thomas Foster Chuck. Image courtesy State Library Victoria.

Archives and Special Collections, within Scholarly Services, in partnership with the State Library of Victoria, are proud partners of the Redmond Barry Fellowship. The Redmond Barry Fellowship is named in honour of Sir Redmond Barry, founder of the University of Melbourne and its longest serving Chancellor, and founder of the State Library of Victoria. He was an influential advocate for the creation of public works throughout Melbourne and held a lifelong interest in philanthropy and contributing to Melbourne’s social and cultural activities. The first Fellowship was awarded in 2004 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Sir Redmond Barry’s laying of the foundation stones for both institutions on 3 July 1854.

Writers and scholars wanting to use our collection to research a project in any discipline can apply for the Redmond Barry Fellowship. This includes early career researchers.

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