The University of Waikato invites applications
for the position of Writer in Residence for 2019. The salary is $52,000. Yes,
$52,000. Hooray for the University of Waikato, and also for Creative New
Zealand, which is joint funder of the residency. (Hooray for Lotto, too,
because that’s where the CNZ money comes from.)
The position is open to writers of serious
non-fiction, dramatists, novelists, short story writers and even poets. It
helps to have a record of previous publications of high quality and, in my
experience of assessing similar applications, it really helps to make a good
case for why this particular
residency would help with your project. Associate Professor Sarah Shieff, who
runs the programme, tells me: “We’re especially interested in applications from
mid-career writers with strong track records in creative writing and creative
non-fiction.”
As well as the $52K you get an office with computer
in the School of Arts and access to the university library. There are no
teaching or lecturing duties, but “it is expected that the Writer will participate in the cultural life
and vibrancy of the university”.
Also, you can stay at the Michael King Writers’
Retreat in Opoutere for up to two weeks. A fortnight in Coromandel all paid
for!
On the other hand, “The Writer is expected to
live in Hamilton during the tenure of the award.” So, swings and roundabouts.
1 comment:
Gosh that's wonderful. I wish there was one with similar remuneration for artists... well, maybe there is? I'll do some homework. However I think it's often 'free lodgings and we'll give you a place where you can have an exhibition at the end but leave us a painting or two for free'.
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