The award of this bursary will enable an arts practitioner or researcher working in any region of the Anglophone, Hispanic, Francophone or Dutch speaking Caribbean to present their work at the Society for Caribbean Studies Annual Conference in Kew, London between 5-7 July 2006.

The successful recipient will receive £600 towards travel expenses and a full bursary to cover conference fees and accomodation. Applications are especially welcome from individuals with no institutional affiliations.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for the bursary you must submit either -

a) A one page abstract of a research paper which you intend to present to the Society's Conference on any subject related to cultural production or the arts.

b) A proposal for a presentation of your work, in the areas of film, visual or performing arts.

c) A proposal of a reading of original creative work.

You should apply in writing or by email but MUST INCLUDE A COVERING LETTER, FULL CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME AND STATEMENTS FROM TWO REFEREES WHO ARE ABLE TO COMMENT ON YOUR WORK.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN FULL BY DECEMBER 15 2005.

For further details or to submit an application please contact Dr Lynne Macedo direct.