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.
Residency dates: The fellowship can be taken between January – August 2026.
Applications close: 5pm AEST 6 May 2025
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:
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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.
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A one-hour consultation with a Varuna mentor, Carol Major, Mary Anne Butler or Tegan Bennett-Daylight.
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A travel subsidy of $350 for writers living more than 300 km away from Varuna.
For more information, visit varuna.com.au
