The Africa Institute is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship. This fellowship, part of the African Languages and Translation Program, honors the late Nigerian Professor Tejumola Olaniyan and his significant contributions to African literature and critical theory.

Requirements

• Creative writers including novelists, short story writers, playwrights, poets, and scriptwriters related to Africa and the African diaspora are invited to apply.
• Grant: 45,000 AED in total.
• The proposed project can be in Arabic or English (other languages will be considered).
• Recipients will be invited to Sharjah, UAE, for a three-month residency period to complete their work.
• Cohort typically begins in the fall of each year.

Application Procedure

1. Application Contents:
   • CV/résumé of the applicant
   • A two-page narrative outlining the project to be undertaken during the residency period, its significance, and proposed completion date.
   • A sample of published or unpublished writings.
2. Compile all application materials into a single PDF in the specified order.
3. Name the PDF file using the residency title abbreviation and the applicant’s name: TOCWRP_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.
4. Send the PDF as an email attachment to applications@theafricainstitute.org. Use the same name in the email subject heading.

Deadline for Applications: June 1, 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship.