RONALD DUNCAN STIPEND FOR SOUTHWEST WRITING

The University of Exeter Special Collections has launched the annual Ronald Duncan Stipends for Southwest Writing. The Stipends of £2,000 are funded by a donation from the Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation to continue his legacy of experimental and cross-disciplinary writing.

Each year, three talented writers will have the chance to explore their incredible archives to inspire new creative works. They are looking for innovative minds eager to engage with their collections in fresh and exciting ways, producing original writing and sharing their journey with the public.

While the University of Exeter Special Collections (Exeter & Penryn campuses) will be the core focus, the projects arę welcomed that connect with other heritage organisations, weaving rich narratives across multiple collections.

Each year one of these stipends may be offered in partnership with another organisation and take a specific focus. For 2025 they are partnering with Exeter City of Literature to offer one of the stipends to a writer from another UNESCO City of Literature.

Who can apply?

Artist must have a strong connection to the Southwest of England. This could mean:

– Living and/or working in the region

– Being actively involved in the Southwest literary scene

– Having the Southwest as a key influence on your current writing practice

More information and the application form

Deadline: 15 June 2025