A WRITER in residence is being sought by the University of Limerick for its creative writing programme and applications are now invited from Irish writers of established reputation across all genres.
Fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, drama and film writers are now being sought by UL for the post that is jointly funded by the Arts Council and University of Limerick.
The Writer in Residence will be a part of UL’s Creative Writing community and will engage with students, staff and faculty in a number of ways.
The Writer in Residence will also have the opportunity to develop her/his own work in a supportive environment and the stipend for the residency is €20,000.
The residency runs from January through to December next year and the Creative Writing programme at UL is led by Professor Joseph O’Connor and is taught by a number of acclaimed writers, including novelists Professor Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, Professor Giles Foden and Donal Ryan.
Candidates are invited to submit a covering letter outlining areas of interest, teaching experience (if any), ideas for engagement with UL’s Creative Writing programme, and a full CV to Niamh O’Sullivan: niamh.osullivan@ul.ie
