The Paris Writers Residency : Call for Applicants 2025

The American University of Paris; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The American University of Paris invites applications for its Paris Writers Residency 2025. This non-stipendiary position offers accommodation and an expenses allowance, focusing on engaging with students through workshops and public events. Ideal for writers interested in interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement.

Prestations

Accommodation provided

Expenses allowance of €1,500

Qualifications

• Experience in poetry, prose, or literary translation.
• Ability to engage with university students effectively.
• Willingness to conduct workshops and public events.

Responsabilités

• Interact with undergraduate Creative Writing students at AUP.
• Conduct a workshop with MFA students at AUP.
• Participate in a reading/public event hosted by AUP and CCI.

Connaissances

Creative Writing

Interdisciplinary Engagement

Formation

MFA or equivalent in Creative Writing

Description du poste

The Paris Writers Residency : Call for Applicants 2025

1 - 31 OCTOBER 2025

From 1 March, applications are invited for The Paris Writer's Residency, sponsored by The American University of Paris (AUP) and the Centre Culturel Irlandais (Irish Arts Centre).

The appointment is non-stipendiary but accommodation is provided at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in the heart of the Latin Quarter (5è arrondissement). In addition, there is an expenses allowance of 1,500 to cover travel and living costs.

There are three main obligations :

• A day of interaction with undergraduate Creative Writing students at AUP
• A workshop with MFA students at AUP
• A reading / public event hosted jointly by AUP and CCI.

The writer appointed to this position may be a practitioner in poetry, prose, or another genre, including literary translation. We are interested in someone who offers interdisciplinary possibilities and who would relish the opportunity to engage with students.

Please submit your application via Interfolio, by following this link 164924

You will need to create an account.)

Applicants are asked to submit :

• a letter explaining in no more than 500 words why Paris is an appropriate location for their residency and how they would plan to work with the students.
• a CV
• a short sample of current work, not exceeding 3,000 words