Funding

English Language and Literature

creative writing

Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writers' Residency at University of Hawai'i

Funding body:	Fulbright NZ Creative New Zealand
Contacts:	Pacific Writers' Residency at the University of Hawai'i Creative New Zealand PO Box 3806 Wellington
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URL:	For more information, click here.

General information:

The Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writers' Residency is for a New Zealand-based writer of Pacific Island heritage to carry out work on an approved creative writing project at the University of Hawai'i.Entitlement* return airfare to Hawai'i * rental accommodation costs for the three-month period * NZ$6,000 per month stipend * Basic health and accident insurance cover up to a maximum of US$50,000 EligibilityOne award is offered each year. To be eligible, you must:* be a writer of Pacific Island heritage living in New Zealand * have already had work published or accepted for publication * have a specific project on which you propose to work on during the residency. The project may be in any genre, but bearing in mind that Creative New Zealand is an arts council focussed on developing literary arts rather than all works of authorship. Priority is given to fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction including biography, history, arts-related and cultural topics, play writing and screen-writing * given that there are ambassadorial aspects to the residency, you should have a strong track record in literary arts and be able to present well to overseas contacts and representatives * provide a full medical certificate if selected for interview * be a New Zealand citizen

Application dates:

6th April annually
* interviews will be held in Wellington in April
* you will be advised of the outcome of your application by mid-May