Kathleen Mitchell Award

The Kathleen Mitchell Award is presented every two years to an author of an outstanding novel or novella. It aims to advance the author’s literary career and to encourage Australian literature. The award was established in 1996 under the will of the late Kathleen Adele Mitchell.

The novel or novella must have been published or accepted for publication in the two years before closing. Industry advisors and Creative Australia staff assess entries. Perpetual Wealth makes the final decision. - Who can apply: You must be 30 or under on 2 February 2027. You must have been born in Australia or the United Kingdom, or be an Australian citizen. You must have lived in Australia for the 12 months before closing. You must hold the copyright in the work. You must self-nominate, and you can submit one entry only.

Key details: Amount $15,000. Applications close Tuesday 2 February 2027, 3pm AEDT. Support material: include the ISBN, or a letter from the publisher confirming publication. Notification by the end of April 2027.

Contact: Artists Services on 02 9215 9000, or enquiries@creative.gov.au. -

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