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Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing (nonfiction)

Colgate University invites applications for the Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing. This year we invite applications for a fellowship in nonfiction. 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. The selected writers will spend the academic year (late August 2026 to early May 2027) at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. The fellows will teach one multigenre creative writing course each semester and will give a public reading from the work in progress. The fellowship carries a stipend of $58,800 plus travel expenses; health and life insurance are provided. Fellows will have the option to assist with the Colgate Writers Conference in early June for additional compensation. Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

• Teach one multigenre creative writing course each semester.
• Give a public reading of work in progress.
• Assist with the Colgate Writers Conference in early June for additional compensation (optional).

Complete applications, due by January 12 2026, consist of a cover letter; CV; three letters of recommendation, at least one addressing teaching abilities; and a maximum of 30 double‑spaced pages of prose. The writing sample may be a completed work or an excerpt from something larger. All applications should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

Application Instructions:
All materials, including recommendation letters, must be uploaded to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/173662 by January 12 2026.

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