Funding
The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or pursuing a career as a writer. The deadline to apply is November 30.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or pursuing a career as a writer. It provides for a stipend for one academic year, as well as housing and meals for this person and family, at the Academy's expense. As Writer-in-Residence the person shall live in Exeter and, in return for stipend and housing, shall (besides carrying out his or her own literary projects) make his or her self and talents available in an informal and unofficial way to students interested in writing and, more specifically, to students in English classes and to members of student literary organizations.
DUTIES
To work towards the completion of a manuscript of a book; and at times to be accessible for conversation with students interested in writing, while residing in Exeter, New Hampshire, for the academic year (September to June). No specific duties beyond these are required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must demonstrate a professional interest in writing and must have a manuscript in progress that he or she needs freedom to complete.
STIPEND
The stipend for the 2017-2018 Fellow is $15,260 plus housing and meals. This position also offers medical and dental insurance, long term disability coverage, access to an employee assistance program, etc.
DETAILED INFORMATION
For more information or instructions for applying, please visit âtheir website: www.exeter.edu/bennettfellowship
DEADLINE
November 30, 2016