Harper-Wood Creative Writing and Travel Award for English Poetry and Literature

St John’s College, Cambridge, invites applications for the Harper-Wood Creative Writing & Travel Award for English Poetry and Literature, the purpose of which is to inspire a project of creative writing by making it possible for the holder to engage in relevant, project-related travel and study.

The Award is intended primarily for writers whose work has not yet achieved book-length publication (e.g. novel, book of short stories, poetry collection, play). At the time of election, candidates must be a graduate of any university in the UK, Ireland, the Commonwealth or the USA to be eligible to apply.

All or part of the period of tenure should be spent in a country of the candidate’s choice, outside the UK. During the period of tenure the award holder is expected to engage in a course of study or research, not necessarily attached to a university or other institution, culminating in the production of original fiction, poetry or drama.

Funding will be determined by the College Council, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and financial circumstances, up to a maximum of £19,215.