Deadline: 02-Sep-2025
The Patricia Kailis International Writing Fellowship is now an annual opportunity open to writers connected to the Indian Ocean. It offers an eighteen-day paid residency at the Centre for Stories in Perth, Western Australia.
This fellowship aims to connect emerging writers in Western Australia with internationally recognised writers, promote cross-cultural understanding, and enrich the region’s literary culture. The fellowship supports writers who have shown a commitment to ideas fostering belonging and diversity.
The total value of the fellowship is AUD $25,000. It includes a living allowance of $12,000, accommodation for 18 days, return economy airfare, and travel expenses for a 3–4 day trip to Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
The residency will run from 7 November to 25 November 2025. The selected writer must stay in Western Australia throughout the fellowship and work from the Centre for Stories. They will run a writing workshop, visit the Kimberley region to engage with local writers, and participate in a public talk or conversation event in Perth.
Additionally, the fellow must attend a donor event and may be interviewed by the media. While the fellow is encouraged to work on a larger project, there is no requirement to complete any writing by the end of the residency. A one-page summary of achievements will be required after the fellowship, and any future publications must acknowledge the Centre for Stories and the fellowship.
The fellowship is open to writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and short stories who write in English and have at least two full-length books published by a trade publisher. Applicants must also demonstrate a connection to the Indian Ocean. Students currently enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate programs are not eligible.
Applications will be evaluated based on literary merit, commitment to mentoring and inclusivity, and evidence of intellectual generosity. Required materials include up to three pages of reviews, a CV highlighting literary activity over the past five years, three letters of support, links to relevant works, and an 800-word statement outlining how the fellowship will be used.
For more information, visit Centre for Stories.
