Residency
Applications for 2007 are now
CLOSED
Applications for 2008 open in JULY 2007 |
LITERATURE
RESIDENCIES IN ASIA 2007 |
The Asialink
Centre of The University of Melbourne invites applications from
writers to spend an extended period working in an Asian country.
Up to ten residencies will be offered in 2007.
This program
is an ongoing partnership with the Australia Council and is supported
by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and various State
and Territory Arts Departments, extending the number and scope
of residencies available. Since the program's inception Asialink
has sent 406 residents to 242 hosts in Asia. Residencies have
taken place in 18 countries: Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia,
China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, The
Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Thailand and Vietnam.
AIM
The aim of this program is to broaden the experiences available
to Australians in the Asian region, to develop projects related
to the host country and to encourage on-going involvement between
Australian and Asian artists and organisations. The residencies
are a professional development opportunity for Australian writers
and also act to foster bilateral relationships in the region.
ELIGIBILITY
Residencies are open to all writers who are Australian citizens
or have permanent residency status in Australia and who are able
to demonstrate a proven record of professional activity over at
least three years. Residencies are open to writers of fiction,
non-fiction (biography, history, travel writing, essays), children's
books, poetry, plays. Illustrators of children's books are also
eligible to apply. They are not for academic study or research.
Former Asialink Residents are eligible to reapply four years following
their initial selection - eg. writers who undertook a residency
in 2003 or earlier are able to reapply this year for 2007.
EXPECTATIONS
Each residency
offers a specific amount of funding and initial contacts in the
host country. It is then up to the individual to make as much
of the experience as possible and to plan and manage their own
program. Flexibility and being able to cope with sometimes unusual
or difficult situations are great assets.
The resident's
interest in the host country and an understanding of its customs
and cultures are very important. Researching the country of interest
is essential and language skills are an advantage. It is recommended
that successful applicants undertake language lessons prior to
departure and in-country.
To varying
degrees the resident will be expected to take part in workshops,
seminars and give talks on Australian arts and culture and on
their own work.
The resident
is encouraged to generate and participate in publicity in the
form of interviews and articles both overseas and in Australia.
They may also be required to provide images, give interviews or
talk at forums to promote the program on their return.
FUNDING
A travel grant of up to $12,000 is provided to each resident to
assist with airfares, accommodation, living expenses, materials
and production costs. Residencies are for three to four months
but there is flexibility to undertake a shorter residency (minimum
two months) with pro-rata funding. Please include an explanation
for why you prefer a shorter residency in your statement.
Once selected
it is the writer's responsibility to maintain their own budget
and contribute funds if necessary. An amount of up to $2,000 may
be required. Asialink's grant can only be used for expenses directly
related to the residency and are not for expenditure incurred
in the artist's absence, eg. rent or mortgage repayments.
The grant
is not considered a salary or a fee. On completion of the residency,
the resident must provide a report and financial acquittal and
return unexpended funding. Asialink's residency funds are sourced
from a range of State and Federal bodies (as listed). Please be
aware of the potential for duplication of funding if you have
other applications pending.
TIMING
The expected duration of the residency is four months. The timing
of the residencies is flexible but will need to be negotiated
with the host organisation bearing in mind semester times in the
case of teaching institutions and extremes of temperature. It
is a funding requirement that the residency be undertaken in 2007.
Residencies are not transferable so please do not apply if you
think you might not be available.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
Residents are responsible for their own health and safety and
must obtain property and health insurance cover for the duration
of the residency. We advise that residents consult the Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade website (www.dfat.gov.au)
about conditions in their host country prior to departure and
check official travel advisories throughout their stay. Residents
should take all due precautions while overseas and consider
returning home or delaying visits where necessary.
COLLABORATIVE RESIDENCIES
It is possible for collaborative residencies to occur
either across or within art forms. Applicants can either submit
a joint application to share one residency grant or submit individual
applications. Applicants should discuss collaborative proposals
with Asialink staff prior to application.
ACCOMMODATION
Organising accommodation is the responsibility of
the resident, however where possible assistance will be provided
by the host organisation, the Australian Embassy or High Commission
and Asialink staff. Family members can travel with the resident
at their own expense as long as the expectations of the residency
are fulfilled. Please note however that some hosts offer accommodation
that would not be appropriate for families.
HOSTS
Host organisations range from university literature
or Australian studies departments, philanthropic estates, publishers
to arts or literature organisations. Applicants have two options
with regard to selecting hosts. They can:
Applications
can be made for one or more hosts and there is space on the
cover page for 2 preferences. If you apply for more than one
host you may wish to give individual reasons for your preferences
within your statement, but you need only send one application
and one set of support materials.
Any special conditions or experience should be mentioned in
your statement.
The countries
of residency and host institutions are:
CHINA
Peking University, Beijing www.pku.edu.cn
The Australian Studies Centre at prestigious Peking University
is keen to host writers who will be able to discuss and give
occasional talks on aspects of Australian literature and culture
with students and staff. The Centre's staff can provide introductions
to local writers and there may be some English teaching opportunities
in exchange for accommodation if desired.
University
of Macau www.umac.mo
The English Department at the University of Macau has initiated
a new residency for visiting authors and is able to provide
office space, computer access and assistance with accommodation.
Timing should be during either first or second semester (ie
Feb-May or Sept-Dec). Residents travelling in the first half
of the year may also be able to participate in the Hong Kong
International Literary Festival (www.festival.org.hk),
usually held in March.
INDIA
Burdwan University, West Bengal www.burdwanuniversity.ac.in
Burdwan University - about 95km from Kolkata by train -offers
Australian literature as an important subject at postgraduate
and undergraduate levels in the Department of English. The Department
will provide residents with office space, computer access, and
assistance with accommodation, as well as contacts with community
and the contemporary writers of West Bengal. The Department
expects the resident to take part in some teaching activities
and the cultural and intellectual life of the community as far
as practicable. Please note, Burdwan prefers to host a resident
in December - March.
Sanskriti
Kendra, New Delhi www.sanskritifoundation.org
Sanskriti Kendra is a private cultural institution located in
the sylvan surrounds of the Aravali foothills on the outskirts
of Delhi. The Kendra provides a retreat for creative minds in
the areas of literature and other artistic fields, offering
a pleasant working space for individuals engaged in a sustained
creative endeavour for a maximum of three months. The Kendra
provides studios, gallery space, internet facilities, and basic
residential comforts against payment. Residents are encouraged
to present their work and conduct workshops that enhance interaction
with the community. Please note that the Kendra cannot accommodate
writers' families or partners.
Jawaharlal
Nehru University, New Delhi www.jnu.ac.in
Jawaharlal Nehru University is a post-graduate and research
university located in the southern part of New Delhi. The University
has a broad range of specialist faculties, including the School
of Language, Literature and Culture Studies and the School of
Arts and Aesthetics. The University would welcome an Australian
writer in residence providing accommodation at the Institute
of Advanced Studies on campus and organising opportunities for
interaction with students and general campus life.
University
of Madras, Chennai www.unom.ac.in
The Department of English, University of Madras has an active
Australian Studies program and has been hosting Australian writers
and academics since 1999. The Department is happy to host writers
and arrange for professional contacts and related programs.
The Australian Studies course runs in the January to April semester
and this is the preferred time for a residency.
INDONESIA
Petra Christian University Surabaya www.petra.ac.id
Petra Christian University in Surabaya provides a warm welcome
to visiting Australian writers. As well as involving the resident
in talks and lectures to staff and students they will introduce
you to the local community and provide assistance with local
travel and accommodation.
JAPAN
Keio University, Tokyo www.keio.ac.jp
Keio University, Tokyo, one of Japan's most prestigious universities,
may host a writer who can teach a course on Australian culture
and society during first or second semester (Apr-Jul; Sept-Jan).
The residency is for five months and involves a two-hour class
each week plus assessment. A salary is provided with accommodation
available in central Tokyo at the university guesthouse. This
residency would suit writers who have an academic background
or some academic teaching experience.
Akiyoshidai
International Art Village Yamaguchi prefecture www.artnet.or.jp
A large multi-arts complex set in the scenic mountains of Southern
Honshu. Akiyoshidai is interested in hosting visiting writers
for varying lengths of time and will provide introductions to
the local community.
Aichi
Shukutoku University, Nagoya www.aasa.ac.jp
Aichi Shukutoku University's Graduate School of Creativity and
Culture is conveniently located in Nagoya in central Japan,
near Kyoto and Osaka and two hours from Tokyo. Studies at the
interdisciplinary graduate school focus on creative writing,
translation, film and literature, and global philanthropy, particularly
NGO activities in Asia. The graduate school welcomes a writer
willing to give readings to students and discuss their work
in special lectures. Office space and computer access are available
and with notice, comfortable accommodation can be arranged at
the university's guest house. This residency will offer a place
for research and writing, and interaction with the student body
and community.
KOREA
Sogang University, Seoul www.sogang.ac.kr
Sogang University in Seoul has an active literature department
able to host an Australian writer who is appropriately qualified
to teach two courses during first or second semester (from March
or September) on Australian culture and literature. The resident
must have an M.A., preferably in a literature-related area.
Accommodation in Seoul can be difficult to arrange and is not
guaranteed by the host organisation.
MALAYSIA
Rimbun Dahan, Kuala Lumpur www.rimbundahan.org
Rimbun Dahan is a private estate that provides studios
and accommodation in a beautiful garden setting outside Kuala
Lumpur, where there is an active program of exchanges between
Malaysian and Australian visual artists in progress. Time there
is most suited to concentrated work, although the Australian
High Commission can assist to arrange contacts, talks and events
at other institutions.
PHILIPPINES
De La Salle University's Bienvenido Santos Writing Centre, Manila
www.dlsu.edu.ph/research/centers/bnscwc
Manila has a vibrant literary scene with a number of excellent
writing centres including De La Salle University's Bienvenido
Santos Writing Centre (Manila). The centre offers a wide range
of activities and will involve the resident in workshops and
readings as well as introductions to the broader literary community.
VIETNAM
The Gioi Publishers, Hanoi www.thegioipublishers.com.vn
The Gioi publishes a range of material including English language
translations. They appreciate some voluntary work assisting
with their publications and offer the chance to experience publishing
in Vietnam and make local contacts.
Application
Details
CLOSING
DATE: FRIDAY 1 September 2006
(Applications
must be post marked
on or before this day - no late applications can be considered.
No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.)
Criteria for selection:
-
the
quality of work as demonstrated by the sample provided
-
the
intended objectives and/or project for the residency
-
professional
experience
-
ability
to carry out the residency and to fulfill expectations
-
commitment
to working with Asia
Your application should include (in the following
order):
-
a cover
page [PDF, 52kb, 1 page]
Please print the cover page directly from the website and
fill in your details - do not staple to your application.
An html version is available if
you are unable to access the PDF.
-
a short (1 page, 550 word limit) statement
on why you would find such a residency valuable
and what you hope to achieve. Please address the selection
criteria. Your statement should be written in clear English,
bearing in mind it will go to countries where English is a
second language. Please note here if you have any other funding
applications for this project currently pending or approved.
- a CV
(no more than 2 pages)
- a letter
of support from the host organisation (only if this is your
own proposal and not for a listed host)
Support material (Please
label)
-
Extra
material is not required at this stage and will not
be taken into account.
-
Your
application will be photocopied and sent to the members of
the advisory committee therefore please use plain white A4
paper and do not bind or staple the pages.
-
Material
will not be returned unless indicated on the front of your
application. If you require materials returned please include
stamped self-addressed envelope with return postage.
Selection Process:
Applications will be considered and short-listed in October
by the Asialink Literature Advisory Committee, which includes
representatives from around Australia from the Australia Council,
writers, publishers, editors, academics and industry personnel.
Applicants will be advised on the final selection in December.
Enquiries
should be directed to:
Nikki Anderson
Tel: (03) 8344 3578 Fax: (03) 9347 1768
Email: n.anderson@asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Website: www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/arts
Applications
should be sent to:
Asialink Literature Residency Program
Asialink Centre
The University of Melbourne
Vic 3010
The Asialink
Residency Program is supported by: The Australia Council for
the Arts, Arts Victoria, Arts Queensland, artsACT, Arts WA,
Arts NT, Arts SA, Arts Tasmania, Arts NSW, and the Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade, through the Australia-Indonesia
Institute, Australia Korea Foundation, Australia-India Council,
Australia-China Council, the Australian High Commission in Malaysia
and the Australia-Thailand Institute.
Asialink
residencies are also available in:
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