Sydney Review of Books is currently accepting applications for its JUNCTURE Fellowship for Mid-Career Critics 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Sydney Review of Books - JUNCTURE Fellowship for Mid-Career Critics
The JUNCTURE Fellowship aims to sustain and advance the careers of mid-career critics by providing them with the resources to produce critical essays and engage in editorial activities. It focuses on critical excellence and experimentation in Australian writing, while also promoting career development and cohort-building among critics.
Benefits of Sydney Review of Books - JUNCTURE Fellowship for Mid-Career Critics
- Financial Support: Each fellow receives $7,000.
- Commissions: Fellows are commissioned to write three longform essays, each compensated at $2,000.
- Editorial Opportunities: Fellows can commission and edit an essay for the Sydney Review of Books, with a $1,000 editorial fee.
- Residency: A weeklong residency at Varuna, the National Writers’ House, from 1-8 February 2027.
- Editorial Guidance: Provided by the SRB editors.
Sydney Review of Books - JUNCTURE Fellowship for Mid-Career Critics Requirements
- Residency: Open to Australian residents and nationals abroad.
- Target Group: Mid-career critics with a track record of critical publications, particularly in longform.
- Encouraged Applicants: First Nations and CaLD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) critics.
- Experience: At least 3-4 years of publishing critical essays, though flexibility is offered for varied career paths.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 November, 2026
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