Application Deadline: August 25, 2026 (12:00 PM Dutch time / 6:00 AM Caribbean time)
Applications are now open for the Nederlands Letterenfonds Fellowship Programme 2026, a prestigious international fellowship that offers writers from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands the opportunity to spend a semester at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) in Amsterdam.
The fellowship is designed to give selected writers uninterrupted time and an inspiring academic environment to focus on their literary projects while engaging with an international community of scholars, researchers, and intellectuals. It provides a rare opportunity to develop new ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and expand professional networks.
Whether you’re working on a novel, poetry collection, essay, or another literary project, this fellowship offers the ideal setting to advance your work while living and researching in one of Europe’s leading academic institutions.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive several benefits, including:
- A semester-long residency at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) in Amsterdam.
- Dedicated time and space to work on an original literary project.
- Access to NIAS’ world-class academic community, research resources, and interdisciplinary events.
- Opportunities to interact with leading international scholars and researchers.
- Professional networking and collaboration opportunities that can strengthen future literary and research careers.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is intended for:
- Writers from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- Authors with an established literary record.
- Applicants proposing a well-developed literary project that can benefit from a semester of focused research and writing.
- Individuals able to actively participate in the academic and intellectual community at NIAS.
Selection Criteria
Applications are expected to be evaluated based on factors such as:
- Literary achievements and professional experience.
- Originality and quality of the proposed project.
- Relevance of the project to the fellowship period.
- Potential contribution to the interdisciplinary NIAS community.
- Overall feasibility of completing substantial work during the residency.
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is:
August 25, 2026 (12:00 PM Dutch Time / 6:00 AM Caribbean Time).
Late submissions are not expected to be considered, so applicants are encouraged to prepare and submit their materials well before the closing date.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should review the complete fellowship requirements and submit their application through the official fellowship portal.
Application Page: NIAS Fellowship Application Portal
For additional information about the Dutch Foundation for Literature and its international programmes, visit:
Official Website: Nederlands Letterenfonds (Dutch Foundation for Literature)
