Grants

"Writer of the City of Graz" scholarship

Call for applications

The city of Graz awards the "Writer of the City of Graz" scholarship each year.  It includes the provision of an apartment for free on the Schlossberg, from 1 September 2011 - 31 August 2012, and a montly allowance of EURO 1.100.--

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.

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

Send Applications to:
Kulturamt der Stadt Graz
City of Graz - Cultural Office
Stigergasse 2 / 11. Stock (Mariahilfer Platz)
8020 Graz
Austria

T +43 (0)316 872-4901
E kulturamt@stadt.graz.at

2010 William Robson-Scott Travelling Scholarship

Established in memory of Professor W.D. Robson-Scott, from 1968 to 1973 Honorary Director of the former Institute of Germanic Studies, the scholarship is awarded each spring by the Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies, University of London. Closing date for applications: 31 March 2010 Read more

E jane.lewin@sas.ac.uk

Ango-Jewish Association

The Anglo-Jewish Association provides financial assistance to Jewish students in financial need to enter further education or studying for full-time degrees at universities in the United Kingdom.

E nfo@anglojewish.org.uk

Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants

www.grants.at, Austria's most comprehensive database for scholarships and research
grants in German and English language and provides
•  worldwide grants for Austrian students, graduates and researchers
•  grants for international students, graduates and researchers in Austria
•  research grants, prizes and practical training courses in Austria and all over the world
•  national grants and universities' individual grants

European Forum Alpbach Scholarship

Scholarship opportunities for students and recent graduates to take part in the Alpenbach Conference 2010.  This year's theme is "Construction and Reality". Read more

European Forum Alpbach Non-Profit Foundation under Private Law
Invalidenstrasse 5/7, 1030 Vienna, Austria
T +43 1 7181711-13
F +43 1 7181701
E stipendium@alpbach.org

IFK Fellowships

The IFK in Vienna offers a range of fellowships including junior, senior and research fellows.

International Composition Competition 2011

In the framework of the 8th International Competition “Franz Schubert and Modern Music” (February 8-16, 2012), the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG) organizes an international Competition for Composition. The prime aim of this competition is to create new works for Piano Trio. Subject to this competition is a piece for: Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello. Read more

Leo Baeck Essay Prize

The Leo Baeck Institute for the study of the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry is delighted to announce its new Leo Baeck Essay Prize. The winning essay will be published in the Leo Baeck Institute Year Book, a fully refereed Oxford journal.

The Essay Prize has been established to stimulate new research on the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry and to promote young researchers in the field.

The Leo Baeck Essay Prize is open to researchers who have completed their postgraduate studies no more than 5 years earlier. The essay can be on any topic on the history and culture of German-speaking Central European Jewry from early modern times through to the post-war period and present.

The winner will receive a publication of the winning essay in the 2012 volume of the Leo Baeck Institute Year Book, a cash prize of £500 and a free year's print and online subscription to the Leo Baeck Institute Year Book.

Entries should be submitted through our online submission system. Please go to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/lbiyb to access the system and submit your paper before the closing date 1 October 2011.

Paul Celan Fellowships for Translators

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The Martin Miller and Hannah Norbert-Miller Bursary for Doctoral Study at the IGRS

Three year bursay for those interested in Exile Studies at the Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies, London.  Deadline is Friday 12 March 2010. Read more

T +44 (0)20 7862 8966
E jane.lewin@sas.ac.uk