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Grants & Fellowships

There are a number of grants and fellowships open to NIDA graduates and industry practitioners to assist them to further their skills and experience or develop their practice through additional work or study opportunities in Australia and abroad.

NIDA X

Grants of up to $20,000 are being offered to NIDA alumni through NIDA Future Centre program NIDA X, supported by The Girgensohn Foundation, Patrons of the program. NIDA alumni are invited to pitch ideas for projects that push the boundaries of storytelling and technology.

STC and NIDA Pathways Commission

NIDA and Sydney Theatre Company (STC) are proud to announce a new pathway for NIDA writing graduates, supported by the Longes Family. The STC and NIDA Pathways Commission will enable a theatrical work to be developed and considered for future production.

The Gloria Payten and Gloria Dawn Fellowships

NIDA administers The Gloria Dawn and Gloria Payten Fellowships on behalf of the trustees of the Gloria Dawn and Gloria Payten Foundations. These annual Fellowships of up to $18,000 offer talented professional actors and directors in theatre, film, and television the chance to explore and develop their artistic pursuits through international travel and study.

The Mike Walsh Fellowship

The Mike Walsh Fellowship is currently in abeyance. In previous years, it provided up to $70,000 annually to support NIDA graduates from the past 10 years, excluding those in the two years immediately following graduation. Updates about future application rounds will be shared once confirmed

Loudon Sainthill Travelling Fellowship

Administered by NIDA, the Loudon Sainthill Travelling Fellowship is designed to support the international travel of a young Australian designer in hopes they are able to further their expertise in design.

The Freddie J Gibson Fellowship

The Freddie J Gibson Fellowship is a grant designed to enable and empower NIDA alumni to embark on life-changing international learning opportunities. The Fellowship is worth up to $30,000 to cover travel, accommodation and other expenses.