CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM POETRY TRANSLATORS WORKING IN POLAND

Ireland Literature Exchange/Idirmhalartán Litríocht Éireann (ILE) Translation Bursary Programme

Ireland Literature Exchange/Idirmhalartán Litríocht Éireann (ILE), in association with the Ulster Bank Theatre Festival and the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, invites applications from literary translators from Poland who are working on the translation of a work of contemporary Irish poetry and wish to spend a period of up to three consecutive weeks in Ireland during the period 26th September to 17th October 2010.
Ireland Literature Exchange is a state-funded organisation which is responsible for promoting Irish literature abroad.

The bursary is open to experienced literary translators from Poland who:
1. are not resident in Ireland
2. are engaged in the translation of a work of Irish poetry
3. have secured a publisher's contract for the work in question or will have secured one at the time of residency.

Applications are welcome from translators translating from English to Polish.

The bursary will cover accommodation, board and living costs. Where possible, all necessary arrangements will be made by ILE. A contribution will also be made towards reasonable travel expenses. Recipients will be accommodated in Dublin and at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan.

**The successful candidate will be required to participate in one public event at which poetry in translation will be discussed.

Eligible candidates are invited to apply in writing (by post or email) by Friday, 30th July 2010 to:
Ireland Literature Exchange
(Translation Bursary Programme – Poland)
25 Denzille Lane
Dublin 2
Ireland
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www.irelandliterature.com

Email applications should be supplemented by faxed or posted documentation. Applications must include the following:

• Full personal and contact details, including date of birth, address, telephone number, email address and a passport photograph.
• A brief CV, detailing qualifications and literary translation work to date and including publication details where applicable.
• A brief outline of the work to be carried out during the residency.
• A copy of a contract with the publisher for the translation in question, signed by both parties.
• An estimate of travel expenses (in euros only). Candidates not requiring a contribution towards travel expenses should state this in their application.

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