James Merrill Writer-in-Residence Program

The James Merrill Writer-in-Residence Program offers one eighteen-week residency and three residencies of two to six weeks to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers at the former home of James Merrill in Stonington, Connecticut. The eighteen-week residency, which runs from mid-January through May, includes a $5,000 stipend; the shorter residencies include stipends of lesser amounts. Residents are provided with a private apartment and day access to adjacent studio space, and are required to give one public reading and make an additional contribution to the community. For residencies in fall 2012 and spring 2013, submit a work sample of up to 10 pages, a curriculum vitae, a project proposal, and two letters of recommendation (sent directly to the Merrill House committee by the references) with a $30 application fee by January 15. Visit the website for an application and complete guidelines.