Residential Writing Awards

Fellows will receive a dedicated working space in the museum’s Reference Library, and will have access to the galleries, museums, and libraries on the wider Yale campus.

Eligibility 

These awards are open to poets and writers whose creative practice engages with any field related to British visual and material culture. 

Residency Period

Residency dates for successful applicants in the next cycle may be held between January 1 and June 30, 2026. Awards may be held for up to 30 days. 

Travel and Accommodation

Awards cover the cost of a J1 visa, travel to and from New Haven, and include accommodations as well as a living allowance. Assistance with immigration processes will be provided where possible. Awardees are required to be in residence in New Haven for the duration of their award and must be free of all other significant professional responsibilities during their stay.

Apply 

The deadline to apply to be a Residential Fellow between January 1 and June 30, 2026, is Monday, January 6, 2025, 11:59 pm ET. 

Contact

Please contact ycba.visitingscholars@yale.edu

View current and past Residential Fellows here.