Charles Wallace India Trust Translation Fellowships 2012

CWIT TRANSLATION    FELLOWSHIP AT BCLT
 This well-established residency programme by BCLT offers translators from India the opportunity to spend two months at the University of East Anglia (UEA) working on a translation project of their choice. A stipend to cover accommodation and subsistence expenses are paid by CWIT who also contribute to the cost of international travel. Successful applicants must have valid travel insurance to cover medical costs incurred during their visit to the UK. Two Fellowships are offered each year and the successful applicants will be in residence at the British Centre for Literary Translation from 1 March - 30 April 2012.

REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must be an Indian citizen, domiciled and resident; have completed university-level education in the field of literature or have between five and seven years of professional experience; have a clear proposal stating what they plan to do at the British Centre for Literary Translation and how they hope to use the experience on their return to India and have not been given a Charles Wallace India Trust grant within the previous five years

TO APPLY: Application form available online.  Your application should also include two completed reference forms from referees who know you work very well. This form should be completed by your referee who should return the form directly to BCLT. Applications should be sent by email to bclt@uea.ac.uk. Supporting material may be sent by post to CWIT Fellowship, British Centre for Literary Translation, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
Last Date: Sep 30, 2011