The Community Legal Centre (CLC) Fellowship was established in 2003 to coincide with 30 years of CLCs in Victoria. It is awarded annually through a competitive application process to one CLC worker with suitable qualifications and experience.

The CLC Fellowship provides the Fellow with an opportunity to conduct research into issues that may have been identified through their case work or advocacy. 

Based on a sabbatical model, an award of up to $30,000 covers the cost of back-filling the Fellow’s position at their CLC for between 3- 6 months. This allows the Fellow to undertake extensive research for their project, travel within Australia or internationally to visit relevant organisations and to complete their project while based at a host agency, such as a university.

How to apply
Fellowship projects must benefit the Community Legal Sector and meet the Fellowship guidelines.  See How to apply for more details.

Past Fellows
For examples of past CLC fellowship projects, see Past fellows.