Western University Writer-in-Residence 2027–28, London (Ontario) — $50,000 Stipend
October 30, 2026 (25 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)London, Ontario, Canada
Western's Department of English and Writing Studies has run one of Canada's longest writer-in-residence programmes since 1972.
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Seven-month residency (Sept–early April) with a $50,000 stipend in instalments (no employment benefits) and time for own writing; duties: 3 h/week campus office hours, London Public Library office hours, class visits, at least two public events per semester.
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Accomplished, published writers able to be on campus in person at least one day a week; judged on quality and extent of publications and mentoring experience.
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$50,000 CAD stipend (Sept 2027–early April 2028)
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Free (email)