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Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Projects

Two-year research projects led by senior Indigenous Knowledge holders

Through our Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships, the institute employs Indigenous elders and leaders as Professors, awarding each additional funding to deliver a two-year research project.

Some of our past fellows

  • Professor Wanta Pawu

    Professor Wantarri 'Wanta' Pawu is fully initiated into Warlpiri law and was admitted to the highest order of traditional leadership by the Warlpiri elders in 2008.

  • Professor Diane Kerr OAM

    Professor Diane Kerr OAM is a respected Elder of the Wurundjeri people and identifies with the Ganun Willam Balak clan.

  • Professor Brian Gumbula-Garawirrtja

    Professor Brian Djangirrawuy Gumbula-Garawirrtja is a Yolŋu leader, ceremonial director, traditional singer, artist, and knowledge holder from North-east Arnhem Land.