Community Fellows Program Information Session (Video Available)
The 2023/2024 Community Fellows and the Melbourne Social Equity Institute team at a celebratory event in July 2024 (Photographer: Peter Casamento)
The Community Fellows Program is the only program of its kind in Australia. It was developed in recognition that community organisations possess deep and extensive practice knowledge, but often lack the capacity, time and resources to test, codify and share this knowledge.
Community Fellows conduct their own research projects and spend time at the University of Melbourne to develop their research skills. Each Community Fellow is assigned an Academic Mentor with relevant expertise to support their project. During their placement, Fellows also participate in a range of academic and professional development activities.
Through the Community Fellows Program, we aim to support research that will lead to positive outcomes such as improved service delivery, the development of new services, the improved ability to advocate effectively or the improved capacity to undertake future research projects.
In this information session, we provide an overview of the work of the Institute, information about the fellowship structure and some tips for completing the application form.