University of Texas, James A. Michener Center for Writers [1]
MFA
Austin
TX
United States
Genre:
Poetry, Fiction
Application Fee:
65
Affiliated Publications/Publishers:
Bat City Review [2]
Residency:
Full
Duration:
3 Years
Incoming Class Size:
12
Application Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Core Faculty Includes:
Poetry: Jennifer Chang, Joanna Klink, Lisa Olstein, Roger Reeves
Fiction: Oscar Casares, Peter LaSalle, Bret Anthony Johnston, Elizabeth McCracken, Deb Olin Unferth
Screenwriting: Stuart Kelban, Richard Lewis, Cindy McCreery, Maya Perez
Playwriting: Kirk Lynn, KJ Sanchez
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Funding/Employment Opportunities:
The program offers full funding through James A. Michener Fellowships.
Other Features:
The program also offers degrees in screenwriting and playwriting.
The program hosts a visiting writer series and a reading series, as well as professional development seminars. The Michener Center also hosts the Steinbeck Writers Retreat in Sag Harbor.
Regular Deadlines
Contact E-mail:
mcw@utexas.edu [4]
Contact Name:
Carrie Wilson