Writing Fellowships Closing in October 2026
Writing Fellowships with application deadlines in October 2026, sorted by what closes soonest. Deadlines, awards, and entry fees shown on every listing — closed listings drop off automatically.
13 open right now
Stipended programs for writers and journalistsEmerging-writer and mid-career fellowshipsDeadlines tracked daily
Closing soonest
- Fellowship · WritingThe Center for Art and organization hidden — members only Fellowship 2027Open · closes Oct 25$20,000
- Fellowship · Writing2026 Application for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Catholic StudiesOpens Oct 26 · closes Oct 26Up to $75,000 + benefits
- Fellowship · Writingorganization hidden — members only Scholarly FellowshipsOpen · closes Oct 26$3,000
- Fellowship · Journalism2027 Safety Ambassador FellowshipOpen · closes Oct 26
- Fellowship · JournalismSJN/MIT Climate organization hidden — members only Fellowship 2027Open · closes Oct 26$7,500
- Fellowship · JournalismReporting Fellowships for Journalists to Cover BBNJ COP1 in New York City, USAOpen · closes Oct 27
- Fellowship · JournalismEdward R. Murrow Press Fellowship (2027–28)Open · closes Oct 30$100,000 stipend + travel
- Fellowship · Writingorganization hidden — members only Fellows 2027-28Open · closes Oct 30Up to $1,500 + housing & meals
- Fellowship · WritingAshley Bryan FellowshipsOpen · closes Oct 31$250–$500
- Fellowship · Writing2026 Moondancer Fellowship for Environmental and Nature WritersOpen · closes Oct 31Fee: $35
- Fellowship · JournalismEarly-Career Fellowship Program 2027 (Science Journalism)Open · closes Oct 31$6,600
- Fellowship · WritingTucson Casitas FellowshipOpen · closes Oct 31$1,000
- Fellowship · WritingGIU Writer in Residence Fellowship 2027/28Open · closes Oct 31