About the Kenyon Review Fellowships
In 2012, The Kenyon Review welcomed the first of its KR Fellows. This initiative was inspired by the great tradition of Kenyon Review literary fellowships awarded in the 1950s to writers such as Flannery O’Connor and W.S. Merwin in their formative years. These fellowships represent a significant fulfillment of one aspect of our continuing mission: to recognize, publish, and support extraordinary authors in the early stages of their careers. We believe that after two years, these KR Fellows will be more mature and sophisticated writers, teachers, and editors. As a result, they will be extremely attractive candidates for academic positions as well as for significant publishing opportunities.

General Information
This post-graduate residential fellowship at Kenyon College offers qualified individuals time to develop as writers, teachers, and editors. Fellows will receive a $36,572 stipend, plus health benefits. Fellows are expected to:

• Undertake a significant writing project.

• Teach one class per semester in the English Department of Kenyon College, contingent upon departmental needs.

• Assist with creative and editorial projects for the Kenyon Review and KROnline.

• Participate in the cultural life of Kenyon College by regularly attending readings, lectures, presentations, and other college activities.

Eligibility
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

• An MFA or PhD in creative writing, English literature, or comparative literature completed before December 1, 2020 but no earlier than January 1, 2015.

• Teaching experience in creative writing and/or literature at the undergraduate level.

Application Information
Applications will be accepted electronically beginning November 1 and ending December 1, 2020, and should include the following:

• A one-page cover letter

• A curriculum vitae

• An 8-10 page writing sample

• A one-page course proposal for an undergraduate introductory-level multi-genre creative writing class

• An unofficial transcript

• Two letters of recommendation, one of which should directly address the applicant’s teaching ability

All application materials must be submitted by December 1, 2020 for full consideration. There is no application fee.

Timeline

• November 1-December 1, 2020: Application period

• January, 2021: Applicants notified about first round decisions; online interviews with semi-finalists

• February, 2021: In-person or virtual Kenyon College campus visits for finalists (depending on spring semester Covid restrictions)

• March, 2021: Final decisions

• August 1, 2021: Fellowship begins