Are you a poet with a developing national and/or international profile for whom a poetry fellowship would make a significant artistic and professional difference?
The University of Leeds has a strong tradition of encouraging new poetry and of exploring the poetry of the past. Poetry@Leeds (previously the University of Leeds Poetry Centre) fosters a supportive environment for research, teaching and public engagement, celebrating and facilitating excellence in poetry, within and beyond the University. Our work demonstrates the powerful insights, across disciplines, time periods, languages and cultures, to be gained from researching and writing poetry.
As a Caster Cultural Fellow situated in the School of English and Poetry@Leeds, you will be funded full-time for a 24-month period in which to develop your creative practice in a University context. You will also have opportunities to interact with the academic community across the University's research disciplines and engage with students and external partner organisations.
You will be supported in shaping the fellowship according to your own interests and professional goals, which may include gaining experience teaching in higher education and/or developing innovative, public-facing collaborations or projects that draw upon the University’s research strengths and external partnerships.
Job Ref: AHCEN1083
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Deadline: Wednesday 1 April 2026
(Please note: This opportunity was listed initially with the incorrect deadline of 11 April. Apologies for any inconvenience.)