Sunday, December 23, 2012

The Translation Scholarships at Goethe Institute, Germany

Translation ScholarshipsIn 2013 a total of six grants will be awarded both for Residency hall for scholarship-holders of the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony, Dresden-Hellerau and Seminar Centre Gut Siggen of the Alfred Toepfer Foundation F.V.S.

Description

Four scholarships, each for a six- to eight-week stay during the period from March through December 2013, are being offered. The scholarship includes a purse of 1500 Euros. The scholarship holder will also receive an additional allowance of 250 Euros for meals. Travel expenses will be borne by the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony.

Two scholarships, each for a six- to eight-week stay during the period from 17 June through 31 October 2013, are being offered. The scholarships also include a purse of 1500 Euros, and include full board and lodging in the seminar house free of charge. Travel expenses will be borne by the Alfred Toepfer Foundation F.V.S.

Eligibility
  • This offer is primarily directed at translators of German literature (novels, poetry and essays) who live outside Germany.
  • At least two large-scale published translations as well as a concluded publication contract for the translation being worked on during your stay are required as preconditions for an application.
  • Translations of contemporary German fiction will be given priority in the selection process.

Application Procedure
The translation scholarship should be applied online. Please provide the following documents before apply:
  1. curriculum vitae
  2. list of publications
  3. and your publication contract.

Submission Deadline
18 January 2013

Website Link
http://www.goethe.de/kue/lit/prj/ust/bew/enindex.htm

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