Applications open for M Literary Residency in 2016-17.  Writers of any nationality, published or unpublished, and writing in any genre in English may choose from a residency in rural setting near Bangalore, India or a city-based residency in Shanghai.

The M Literary Residencies have been established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities.

The M Literary Residency Programme, fully funded by M Restaurants, grew from its Literary Festivals, as we heard from writers about what was needed to nurture and produce the best writing in this region.

Deadline: 12 June 2015

Applications for the 2016-2017 M Literary Residency open on May 1, 2015 and close on June 12, 2015. To apply, and for guidelines and procedures, click here.

Applicants should choose to apply for ONE of the two M Literary Residencies which are offered:

Bangalore, India: A 10 week residency at Sangam House, in a rural setting near Bangalore, South India from late 2016 to early 2017. (Please note: Residency dates are set by Sangam House.)

Shanghai, China: 8-10 week residency in Shanghai. The residency must be taken up before December 31st, 2016, and be completed in one continuous period.

Eligibility

The residencies are open to all writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and dramatic prose. There are no nationality restrictions, however, applicants should be over 21 years old at the time of application and be writing in English. Unpublished authors and past applicants are also eligible.