The mentorship program allows an emerging translator to establish and develop a close working relationship with an experienced translator on a literary translation project chosen by the emerging translator. Applications are accepted annually from mid-September through late November.
The program consists of several language-specific and non-language-specific mentorships that change annually. All mentors and mentees meet in a video conference at the beginning of the mentorship and continue their work one-on-one in person, over video, or by phone for the nine-month duration. Each year’s cohort participates in a reading at the annual ALTA Conference. Mentees receive complimentary conference registration and a $1,500 stipend to cover travel to the conference location and on-site accommodations.
This year's recipient is Lucille Lorenz.