American University of Paris Summer Creative Writing Institute

The American University of Paris Summer Creative Writing Institute will offer workshops to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers from June 30 to July 22 on the university’s campus in the seventh arrondissement of Paris. The cost of tuition is €2,304 (approximately $2,688) for auditors or €4,608 (approximately $5,375) for transferable academic credit. Lodging is available in residence halls in shared apartments or individual studios and is arranged through the university. Apartments include a shared or single bedroom and a shared living room, kitchen, and bathroom. To apply, submit a personal statement and academic transcripts (or a copy of a tertiary degree for auditors) with a €50 (approximately $58) application fee by June 24. To apply for one of three travel stipends of up to €500 (approximately $583), submit a creative writing sample of three to five poems of any length or 5 to 10 pages of prose and a statement of interest via e-mail, in addition to the completed summer application materials and fee, by April 15. Visit the website for an application form and more information.

Accessibility accommodations include public transportation near the venue, elevators in all multilevel event spaces, and accessible doorways. Contact the summer school coordinator via e-mail to request that workshops be scheduled in an accessible classroom and for additional accessibility details.