The Jerra Studio Fellowship for Writers with Disability
This two-week fellowship will be awarded to an aspiring or emerging writer with disability whose work is of outstanding quality. This fellowship is generously supported by one of Varuna’s alumni.
Applications will open in March 2025
Dates: The fellowship can be taken between January - August 2026
Places: One writer is selected every year as part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships program
Who should apply: Writers with disability and/or who are D/deaf
FAQ: Please read the FAQ before you apply.
The Jerra Studio Fellowship is part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships.
The recipient will receive:
A two-week residency at Varuna, with full board and accommodation including a prepared evening meal, uninterrupted time to write in your own private studio, and the companionship of your fellow writers.
A one-hour consultation with a Varuna mentor, Carol Major, Mary Anne Butler or Tegan Bennett-Daylight.
A travel subsidy of $350 for writers living more than 300 km away from Varuna.
For more information about staying at Varuna, visit our Residencies page.
TESTIMONIALS
“The peace and beauty of the house and garden setting, the amazing light and work set-up of the Jerra Studio - also one level and ensuite which was perfect for my needs. Loved the conversation in the lounge with the fire lit and the dinners with the other writers, and the creative conversations.”
“It’s hard to overestimate the importance of Varuna in my life. Residencies here have given me the time and space to work and think without interruption, and most of my writerly friendships originated in Varuna residencies. This latest residency allowed me to undertake a structural edit that would have been difficult at home with all the interruptions of family life. I have a number of health issues that make it difficult to live in close quarters with people other than family, so I greatly appreciated the space and privacy afforded by the Jerra Studio. ”
HOW TO APPLY
The Jerra Studio Fellowship is awarded to a writer with disability and/or who is D/deaf who submits an application for a Varuna Residential Fellowship. There is no separate application process.
Please refer to Varuna’s general submission guidelines for any questions on formatting your work.
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