Applications close: Monday 23 November 2026, 12 noon AEDT
The Sydney Review of Books (SRB) invites applications for its 2026–2027 JUNCTURE Fellowship, supporting mid-career critics to develop their critical writing, editorial experience and professional networks.
Supported by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund, the program offers three year-long fellowships valued at $7,000 each, providing opportunities for sustained critical practice and professional development.
Each fellow will be commissioned to produce three longform critical essays, receiving $2,000 per essay. Fellows will also have the opportunity to commission and edit a longform essay or review for publication in the Sydney Review of Books, receiving an additional $1,000 in editorial fees and guidance from SRB editors.
The fellowship also includes a week-long residency at Varuna, the National Writers’ House, from 1–8 February 2027, supporting professional development and collaboration among the fellowship cohort.
Eligibility and applications
Applications are open to Australian residents and Australian nationals living overseas.
The program is intended for mid-career critics with an established record of published critical writing, particularly longform essays, generally developed over at least three to four years. Applicants with less experience are not automatically excluded.
First Nations critics and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) critics are strongly encouraged to apply. One of the three fellowships will be prioritised for a First Nations and/or CaLD writer.
Applicants are required to submit:
- A cover letter of up to 1,000 words, including proposed ideas for three critical essays on Australian literature
- A portfolio containing three representative writing samples
- A CV of no more than three pages
Proposed essays should engage with broader themes and debates within Australian literary culture, rather than focusing solely on individual book reviews.
Applications close: Monday 23 November 2026, 12 noon AEDT.
Further information: Sydney Review of Books – 2026–2027 JUNCTURE Fellowship
Applications: JUNCTURE Fellowship – Submittable
Enquiries: editor@sydneyreviewofbooks.com
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