!!!! Arts Council Writer in Residence / Fellowship Scheme 2026
Arts Council Writer in Residence / Fellowship Scheme 2026
Closing date: 2 October 2025
The Arts Council Writer in Residence / Fellowship scheme is now open for applications. The scheme provides mid-career and established writers with residency opportunities at a number of partner Irish universities.
It focuses on providing a stimulating environment for the resident writer, and affording a degree of financial support to concentrate on their own practice. Additionally, the residency brings energy and dynamism to the university, and allows students and faculty to engage with a practicing writer for a concentrated period.
The scheme is available in the following universities:
- Arts Council Writer in Residence at Dublin City University
- Arts Council Irish Language Writer in Residence at Dublin City University
- Arts Council Writer in Residence at Maynooth University
- Arts Council Writer in Residence at University of Galway
- Arts Council Writer Fellow at Trinity College Dublin
- Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Cork
- Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Dublin
Read guidelines and information about Arts Council Writer in Residence / Fellowship Scheme 2026