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Guidelines for the Literature Scholarship

Writer of the City of Graz


Call for applications for the "Writer of the City of Graz" scholarship for
the period of September 1st 2011 until August 31st 2012


Donation / Intention of Promotion

The city of Graz awards the "Writer of the City of Graz" scholarship each
year. It includes the provision of an apartment for free in the
Cerrini-Schloessl on the Schlossberg, from September 1st of the year of
awarding until August 31st of the following year, and a monthly allowance
of EURO 1.100,--. The Kulturvermittlung Steiermark will supervise the
guest in consultation with the City of Graz-Department for Cultural
Affairs.

The intention is to promote writers who show innovative ability and
examination of current subject matters, quality in aesthetic and
linguistic terms, authenticity and artistic independence. The residence in
Graz should contribute to cultural exchange and interaction with the local
literature scene. The scholarship holders explicitly agree to stay in Graz
for at least 8 months during this period.

Writers who already have been "Writers of the City of Graz" in the past
cannot apply again for this scholarship.
The submission deliberately does not provide any regional restrictions for
the applicants, in order to make intercultural discourse between European
and non-European writers possible.


Basic Requirements

• cultural interest in and linguistic affinity to Graz
• basic German language ability
• at least one autonomous literary publication (no private publishing);
five published texts in magazines or anthologies; or two already broadcast
or published radio plays; or one stage play already performed at a theatre
or published
• cooperativeness for a dialog between literature and the local urban
environment
• cooperativeness for participation in readings, lectures at schools,
discussions etc. arranged by the City of Graz-Department for Cultural
Affairs or the Kulturvermittlung Steiermark, in order to connect with the
public and the cultural scene in Graz
• working out a proposal for a specific project, which shall be realised
during the duration of the stay


Required Documents (six copies)

• statement of purpose (informal)
• curriculum vitae (resume)
• list of publications
• 2 different publications (plus translations if not published in German) *
• printed texts (5-10 pages prose or drama texts; or 5 poems in original
language with German translations)
• concept for the proposed project (appr. 2 pages DIN A4) **

* Dimension: 5 to 10 pages text samples, sending of books not necessary
** Description of a concrete project idea to be implemented during your
stay in Graz


Method of Awarding

• call for applications
• evaluation by the extended advisory board for literature and the City of
Graz-Department for Cultural Affairs
• decision by City of Graz authorities


Deadline for Applications:

March 31st 2011 (valid is the date of postmark)

Applications should be sent to:


Kulturamt der Stadt Graz
City of Graz – Cultural Office
Stigergasse 2/II. Stock (Mariahilfer Platz)
8020 Graz
Austria