Auckland Museum Research Grants
The New Zealand Society of Authors in association with the Auckland Museum are delighted to be offering three new financial grants to provide assistance to writers wishing to undertake research for a writing project.
Offered for the first time in 2011/12, the purpose of these grants is to create an opportunity for three writers to utilise the facilities and resources of the Auckland Museum Library in the development of their manuscript. The grants comprise one national grant and two smaller grants for local writers and are available for fiction and non-fiction writers.
‘The Museum Library is one of New Zealand’s major research libraries’ said Bruce Ralston, the Museums Library & Information Services Manager. ‘The depth of material available for use by the general public as well as academics and researchers, is highly valued throughout New Zealand and internationally.’
The national grant offers a stipend of $3,500 and is open to any current NZSA member. The two local grants are for $1,500 each and are open to NZSA Auckland Regional members and members of the Auckland Museum Institute / Friends of the Museum. In all cases research must take place at the Auckland Museum Library.
Applications open 3 October and close 30 November. The winner will be announced early February 2012.
The Selection Panel comprises Bruce Ralston, Graeme Lay and Rae McGregor.
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Current NZSA member, NZSA Auckland Regional members and members of the Auckland Museum Institute
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NZ Society of AuthorsThe NZ Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) is the principal advocate for the professional interests of New Zealand's writers. Protecting basic rights to freedom of expression, working to improve income and conditions, promoting New Zealand writing and literary culture.
Branches: Northland, Auckland, Central Districts, Wellington, Top of the South, Canterbury and Otago/Southland.
We also run member only programmes such as our mentor programme,manuscript assessment programme and a manuscript appraisal service; administers awards and fellowships; provide advice on aspects of publishing including contracts. We help members negotiate fair contracts with publishers and also assist them in dealing with disputes such as non-payment of royalties etc. Check out our website for more information- www.authors.org.nz
