Steinbeck Fellows Program

Funding: $15,000 stipend. Who can apply: Emerging writers of any age/background with some publication history but not yet widely established; must be able to reside in the San Francisco Bay Area or adjacent counties during the fellowship year (Sept–May). Open to grad-level/early-career writers, not restricted to undergraduates. Length: One academic year (September–May). Access to Steinbeck archival collections and campus resources; awards announced in May. Field: Creative writing (fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, biography; not poetry). Applications close around 2027-01-04 (expected; confirm on the official site).