"Writer in Residence"

The Arts Council and Maynooth University invite applications from mid-career and established writers for Writer in Residence for the calendar year 2026.

The Arts Council Writer in Residence programme was established to provide a stimulating environment for the resident writer, as well as to afford 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.

Closing Date: 17:30hrs (local Irish time) on Thursday, 2nd October 2025

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.