> Dear Members,
>
> I am asking for help to distribute information to arts practitioner and
> researchers, working in any region of the Caribbean, who might be
> interested in applying for the Society for Caribbean Studies Bridget Jones
> Travel Bursary.
>
>
>
THE SOCIETY FOR CARIBBEAN STUDIES ((UK)
The Society pays tribute to the late Dr Bridget Jones who died of cancer on
April 4, 2000. As a long-standing member of the Caribbean research community
and a valued member and friend of the Society, Bridget will be greatly
missed. The main activity of the Society is its annual conference, and 2002
will mark the 26th year of Society conferences, held annually at a venue in
the UK. The conference takes place in the first week of July. Details of the
2002 conference will be posted with the 'Calls for Papers' in October 2001
on the web site http://www.scsonline.freeserve.co.uk/carib.htm
THE BRIDGET JONES TRAVEL BURSARY FOR CARIBBEAN STUDIES
For the 2002 conference, we are able to continue the travel bursary of
maximum £500, plus full conference fees, to enable an arts
practitioner/researcher from any region of the Caribbean to present their
work at the Society's annual conference. We believe that Bridget would have
approved of our scheme to facilitate greater participation in our conference
by people from the Caribbean. In keeping with Bridget's broad-ranging
interests we are encouraging visual artists, performers and creative writers
to submit proposals in addition to the more usual scholarly research papers.
ELIGIBILITY
If you are an arts practitioner or researcher (postgraduate, postdoctoral or
professional) working in any region of the anglophone, hispanic, francophone
or Dutch speaking Caribbean, you may apply for the Bursary. The successful
recipient will receive £500 towards travel expenses and, in addition, a full
bursary to cover conference fees and accommodation.
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, including a biographical statement and
statements from two referees who are able to comment on your work. Send the
abstract/proposal and accompanying written matter to the Chair of the
Society by post or e-mail. Applications must be received by January 15th
2002. A decision will be
> Many thanks,
>
> Sandra
>
> Dr Sandra Courtman
> School of Humanities
> PO Box 661
> Staffordshire University
> College Rd
> Stoke-on-Trent
> ST4 2XW
> tele. +44 (0) 1782 294666
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