The Mick Dark Fellowship for Environmental Writing
Established in memory of Mick Dark, who bequeathed Varuna House to the writers of Australia, this three-week writing fellowship will be awarded to outstanding Environmental Writing.
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 of any genre with a focus on the environment.
A flagship fellowship as part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships, the recipient will receive:
A three-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.
HOW TO APPLY
The Mick Dark Fellowship is awarded to a writer who applies for a Varuna Residential Fellowship. There is no separate application process.
UPCOMING COURSES, FELLOWSHIPS AND EVENTS
