University of Wisconsin - Institute for Creative Writing - Poetry or Fiction Fellowship

Information on applying for the WICW Poetry and Fiction Fellowships, including eligibility, application materials, and deadlines.

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DeadlineJanuary 1

Award amountat least $40,000

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Applying for a Poetry or Fiction Fellowship

Information on applying for the WICW Poetry and Fiction Fellowships, including new annual deadline, eligibility, and required materials.

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Deadline

January 1

Award amount

at least $40,000

Eligibility

Must have completed or be scheduled to complete an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing by August 15.; May have published no more than one full-length collection by January 1.; Must commit to reside in Madison area from mid-August to mid-May.; Must teach one section of undergraduate creative writing each semester.; Must hold no other teaching, graduate study, or fellowship obligations.

Requirements

$50.00 Application Fee; Resume or curriculum vitae with two recommenders' contact information; Writing sample (10 pages poetry or 30 pages fiction); Manuscript must not have name anywhere on it; Manuscript must not indicate previous publication

Application materials

Resume/CV; Writing sample (poetry or fiction); Application fee payment

How to apply

Upload application via provided link.; Submit separate applications and fees for each genre if applying for multiple.; Ensure manuscript does not contain your name.; Do not include more than one genre in a single submission.; Only original material submitted with the application will be considered.

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