Fellowships in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) or poetry are available to exceptionally talented, published creative writers.

Fellowships enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.



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a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose available in FY 2008 and fellowships in poetry available in FY 200 9. Individuals may apply only once each year.



Competition for fellowships is extremely rigorous.

Potential applicants should consider carefully whether their work will be competitive at the national level.



For FY 2009/Poetry



Complete application packages must be postmarked (or show other proof of mailing) no later than March 3, 200 8. Do not expect notification of awards and rejections before late December 200 8. The Arts Endowment?s support of a fellowship may begin any time between January 1, 2009, and January 1, 2010, and extend for up to two years.



An individual may submit only one application per year.