international writing program, university of iowa writers' residency ...

Previous recipients of the residency include: Gordon McLauchlan, Vivienne Plumb, JamesNorcliffe, Penelope Todd, Brian Falkner, Kathy White, David Hill and Lynley Hood.Application requirementsApplicants should include information on the following in their application:• Details of the project underway or to be undertaken• Details on how you will carry out the project and how this particular residency willfulfil the project• An understanding of the specific culture and environment of the International WritingProgram at the University of Iowa and how you might contribute and participate intheir programme of activities• A full literary CV• Details on how your project will achieve the following results that Creative NewZealand is seeking:1. Develop Potential – writers with potential develop their skills and networks2. Producing Innovative Work – high quality and innovative new writing isproduced.For more information on the results that Creative New Zealand is seeking please seeour 2012 Programmes and Funding Guide• Up to 10 pages of the proposed project. It is understood that this will be a work inprogressThe recipient is encouraged to take their own word-processing equipment (laptop computer,software), although the programme administration can assist with sourcing this on-site.

Information and queriesFor more information on the programme, please visit http://iwp.uiowa.edu/index.htmlYou do not need to use the standard Creative New Zealand application form but please makesure that your covering letter includes your contact address, email and phone numbers. Forfurther information, please contact:Catriona FergusonPhone (09) 373 3077Catriona.Ferguson@creativenz.govt.nzApplications close at 5pm on Friday 9 March 2012.We will inform applicants of the results of the selection process by Friday 18 May2012.Applications must be received in Creative New Zealand’s Wellington office in hard copyby 5pm on the closing date, clearly labeled:International Writing Program, University of Iowa 2012Creative New ZealandPO Box 3806Wellington 6140