Writer in Residence 2026, Department of English, Maynooth University & The Arts Council
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.
Application Instructions
Closing date for applications is:
17:30hrs (local Irish time) on Thursday 02 October 2025.
Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies
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.
To make an application, writers should provide the following three documents:
1. A detailed proposal of 1-2 pages, which sets out how they would propose to engage with students, staff and the wider campus, and relevant experience to support this approach.
2. A one-page artist’s statement, which describes how the residency could impact on the artist’s practice.
3. A detailed CV, setting out artistic achievements and accomplishments. This should be no longer than 3 pages.
Late applications will not be accepted.