Queen's University Belfast Creative Writing

The Fulbright Queen's University Belfast Award in Creative Writing covers a six-month appointment to write, lecture, teach, and deliver public readings of one's own work.

The Fulbright Scholar will assist in teaching one undergraduate creative writing class, as well as conduct one graduate workshop in the Scholar's field of expertise and interest. Public readings of published work and works-in-progress will be sponsored by the Seamus Heaney Centre and the School of Arts, English and Languages.

Teaching/lecturing hours per week are flexible and may be negotiated with Queen's University Belfast. More generally, the scholar is expected to contribute to the ongoing work of the Center and engage broadly in discussion, interaction, collaboration, and research while in residence.

Scholars wishing to undertake teaching/research grants should determine percentage of the grant dedicated to each activity with the host institution.

Who is this award for?

Early, mid and late career US academics and creative practitioners.

Grant amount

£3,000 per month

This funding is intended as a contribution towards US-UK travel, institutional fees, accommodation, and general maintenance costs while in the UK.

Faculty accommodation may be available for free or for a reasonable rental rate; candidates should inquire well in advance of arrival.

Relocation Allowance

$1500 stipend

Dependent Benefits

Scholars accompanied by eligible dependents for the full duration of the programme may receive a one-time dependent allowance of $1800 for one dependent or $2500 for two or more dependents. This will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for any Scholars on a grant for less than 6 months.