center for fiction / susan kamil emerging writer fellowship
The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellowship program annually provides financial support, professional and creative development, personalized mentorship, and community engagement to nine early-career, New York City-based fiction writers.
The Fellowship also marks the beginning of a lifelong relationship with The Center. Alumni remain a vital part of our community, launching their debuts on our stage, participating in our programs, and offering support to new Fellows.
Our 125 Fellowship alumni have published over 60 books, reflecting The Center’s mission to nurture and champion exciting new voices. Fellows have gone on to receive prestigious honors and awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Whiting Award, the NAACP Image Award, the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award, the Gotham Prize, and the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35.
Key Fellowship Dates
2027 Fellowship recipients notified December 2026
2027 Fellowship cohort announced January 2027
2027 Fellowships begin January 2027 and end December 2027