Once a UK, or
other, publisher has acquired the translation rights to a work of literature by
a Swiss writer, and a contract has been signed between the publisher and a
translator, the publisher can apply for translation grants to Pro Helvetia, the
Swiss arts council. The size of the grant will differ from
case to case, but is in general rather generous. Books featured in
New Books in German and bought by a UK
or other English-language publisher are
guaranteed
a grant.
Application
forms can be downloaded from the website where there is also a useful guide for
applicants in English:
www.prohelvetia.ch/downloads
(Contributions to publications)
Application
forms are also available from:
Pro Helvetia Zurich
Hirschengraben 22
CH-8024 Zurich
Tel: +41 44 267 7171
Fax: +41 44 267
7106
Contact Person:Head of Literature
Angelika Salvisberg
asalvisberg@prohelvetia.ch Applicants must
ensure the form is submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the work in question
going to print and a substantial amount of the translation must be sent in
along with a copy of the original. Applications can be sent in at any time of
year.
The Swiss Arts Council has been closely involved
with cultural developments in Switzerland since 1939. It supports artistic
work, promotes the arts and encourages cultural exchange at home and abroad.
Pro Helvetia is allocated funds by the Swiss Parliament every four years. It is
independent in its decision-making processes.
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