18 May 2009

Publishing bursary applications invited

The University of Dundee is offering two bursaries of £5,000 to postgraduate students who wish to work in publishing.

The students will be given the opportunity to work in Dundee University Press, a successful publishing company that has, since starting in 2007, published 35 books with 50 more in the pipeline. The bursaries are funded by the University’s College of Arts and Social Sciences

The students will have to commit to spending 500 hours - normally a day a week over a period of a year - in the DUP office engaging in a range of aspects of publishing including marketing and promotion.

Opportunities for development in editorial, production or other aspects of publishing may be available depending on the candidate’s interest, availability and experience. Applications from those with a background in the humanities or law are particularly welcome.

DUP Publishing Manager Anna Day said she expected a high standard of applications. 'This is a fantastic opportunity for students who wish to work in publishing to get hands-on experience and get paid at the same time. I’m sure the recognition of this will ensure we receive a number of high-quality applications.'

'In addition to gaining experience of the world of publishing - they are involved at every level and gain a full working knowledge of how a book is made, from commission to typesetting and sub-editing - they will also have the opportunity to become involved in other literary-related activities, such as the Dundee Literary Festival.'

Each bursary will be paid in monthly instalments, and the hours the students work are flexible, arranged around their studies.

This is the second year in which the bursary scheme has been running, and the work that successful applicants will carry out is tailored to the area of their interest (ie law postgrads working on law texts).

To apply, please send your CV and a letter of no more than 500 words to: Anna Day, Publishing Manager, DUP Ltd, Tower Building, University of Dundee - a.c.day@dundee.ac.uk.

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