India: Sangam House writer's residency

Apply now for residencies for writers at Sangam House, Pondicherry, India November 2010 - February 2011. Sangam House is open to writers from around the world in all languages and disciplines.

Every winter the Sangam House Writer's Residency Program invites approximately twenty writers to live and work on the Adishakti property outside Pondicherry, on the east coast of southern India. Lodging (single rooms) and food will be provided free of charge. Each writer is responsible for travel costs to and from Pondicherry. However, travel funds and bursaries are available through various cultural organizations.

Residencies are structured in 1-3 month intervals, determined by individual needs. We recommend a residence period of no less than 3 weeks for each writer. Of the invited writers, half come from the South Asian subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) and half from other countries around the world. Sangam House is open to writers in all languages and disciplines. The next session will run for approximately three months from mid-November 2010 to mid-February 2011.

Residents are selected through an application process. Please see the website for all details.

Deadline: June 30, 2010 (All materials must be post-marked by this date.)

In addition to general applications, Sangam House offers a select amount of specific fellowships. Details about these fellowships are provided below. Please note that all applications will automatically be considered for the appropriate and relevant fellowships.

The LAVANYA SANKARAN FELLOWSHIP at Sangam House is open to Indian writers working in English with a preference for those writing fiction. The Fellowship covers board and lodge for the selected applicant(s) during their time at Sangam House (no more than 4 weeks and no less than 2 weeks). Please note that the Fellowship does not cover travel costs to and from the residency.

The PRAKRITI FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP at Sangam House is open to a Tamil-language writer working in any discipline. The Fellowship covers board and lodge for the selected applicant during his or her time at Sangam House for 4 weeks. Please note that the Fellowship does not cover travel costs to and from the residency.

The ASIF CURRIMBHOY FELLOWSHIP at Sangam House is open to Indian playwrights working in any Indian language, including English. The Fellowship covers board and lodge for the selected applicant(s) during their time at Sangam House (no more than 4 weeks and no less than 2 weeks). Please note that the Fellowship does not cover travel costs to and from the residency.