Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship 2026 – UNFOLDING Scotland, DG Unlimited, D&G Chamber of the Arts
DG Unlimited is hosting the 2026 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship—the first time this prestigious literary residency will take place in the South of Scotland. Applications are now open.
This year-long opportunity offers one Scotland-based, established writer the rare chance to develop new work in a supported, creatively rich environment, guided by the theme UNFOLDING Scotland.
The Fellowship invites writers working in fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid forms, spoken word, experimental writing, and graphic fiction to apply for a residency beginning in March 2026. The chosen Fellow will receive a £24,000 stipend, alongside structured support, time in Dumfries and Galloway, and meaningful engagement with our region’s diverse creative community.
We particularly welcome applications from writers who identify as belonging to any ethnic minority group, are LGBTQIA+, have protected characteristics, or who have recently become residents of Scotland.
Find out more here
Deadline: 5pm, Monday 9 February 2026