The Tetmajer Committee of Indiana University invites applications for translation into English of Hungarian language books and manuscripts on the topic of 20th century Hungarian history. Works starting chronologically at the late 19th century are acceptable. The translators are designated by the Tetmajer Committee. The deadline for submission for books to be translated during 2016 is October 30 2015. The manuscript shall not exceed 120 000 words. Up to two books or manuscripts will be selected for 2016.
Applicants must submit electronically
-The full manuscript in Hungarian
- Preferably a letter of intent from leading English language peer reviewed publisher stating willingness to publish manuscript pending peer review
- An English language summary of manuscript of 5-10 pages
- A table of contents
Send the application material electronically to Laszlo Borhi,
Applications are not accepted after deadline. Up to two manuscripts will be selected for 2016. Applicants will be notified by December 6 2015. Materials sent by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted.