International Writing Scholarship - Deadline March 15, 2022

Program Description:

The Fall Residency is a component of the International Writing Program (IWP) and is the oldest and largest multicultural writing residency in the world. The Fall Residency brings outstanding authors from every continent to the University of Iowa. The goal of the Fall Residency is to provide authors with the setting for cultural exchange and also with the time and space to write, read, translate, study, and to become part of the vibrant literary and academic community at the University of Iowa. The Fall Residency is an unique experience for rising stars and established writers who have achieved literary distinction in their own countries, as well as demonstrated literary talent, broad appeal, and an interest in contributing to the creative writing culture in their home countries.

2022 International Writing Program (IWP) Fall Residency, to be hosted by the University of Iowa from approximately August 20 to November 8, 2022. The Fall Residency will bring up to a total of 35 emerging and mid-career writers from around the world to Iowa City for an immersive twelve-week cultural exchange. Each fall, writers gather in Iowa City for this 12-week residency to work on their own projects, to give readings and lectures, and to interact with American audiences and literary communities across the U.S. Writers share their literary cultures with others and establish contacts with the larger US publishing scene.

Eligibility / Criteria

• Candidates must be between the age of 21 and 64 at the time of the program.
• Candidates must be Egyptian citizens, who are able to travel to the United States and stay for the full twelve weeks.
• The IWP Fall Residency is open to established and emerging writers of fiction, graphic novels, drama, poetry, and screenplays from Egypt.
• Candidates should have a significant publication record; at least one published book or screenplay/play, or a record of publishing regularly over the previous two years in traditional or online media.  
• An excellent command of the English language. The working language of the program is English. Candidates need not write in English.
• Nominees must be comfortable with cross-cultural dynamics, and eager to engage with other writers from diverse cultures.  
• Little or no experience living, working, or studying in the United States.

How to Apply

• Click the application link.

Application Deadline

• Applications are due on March 15, 2022.
• For questions: please send an email to: cairoprofexchanges@state.gov