ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï invites applications for the Olive B. O’Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing.
This year, we invite applications for:
- One fellowship in nonfiction
- One fellowship in poetry
Contact
Please contact Tess Jones with any questions at tjones@colgate.edu
Qualifications
Writers who have recently completed an MFA, MA, or PhD in creative writing, and who need a year to complete their first book, are encouraged to apply.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï the Fellowship
The selected writers will spend the academic year at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï in Hamilton, New York. The fellows will:
- Teach one creative writing course each semester
- Give a public reading from the work in progress.
- Co-supervise one or more theses
Compensation
The fellowship carries a stipend of $58,800 plus travel expenses. Health and life insurance are provided.
Apply
Complete applications, due by January 12, 2026, consist of:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address the candidate’s abilities as a teacher
- Writing sample
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï the University
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York State. The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï faculty is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of English.
It is the policy of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
