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title: James Merrill House Application 2027-2028
description: Writer-in-residence program in Stonington, CT for writers/scholars; $1,100/month stipend, six residencies for 2027-28.
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type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Residency
organization: James Merrill House
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/james-merrill-house
deadline: "2027-01-11"
entryFee: 30 USD
location: Stonington, CT, United States
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compensationRange: $1,100 per month stipend, prorated according to length of stay
disciplines:
  - poetry
  - fiction
  - nonfiction
  - plays
---

# James Merrill House Application 2027-2028

**Hosted by:** James Merrill House

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Stonington, CT, United States | **Deadline:** January 11, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

### James Merrill Writer-in-Residence Application Process

### Selection Criteria

Applicants should be:

- A writer or scholar with a specific project of literary or academic merit who is committed to full-time residence in Stonington during their stay. We regret that the residency is not intended for the completion of a dissertation. Genres accepted include poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and plays.
- Willing to contribute to the community. This will generally include a reading and/or workshop for the community and participation in our filmed Studio 107 Series.
- A person of integrity and responsibility who can be entrusted with the Merrill Apartment and its contents.

We also welcome suggestions from applicants about ways our fellows might strengthen the community's connection to writing, poetry, and James Merrill's legacy.

### About the Residency

We have six residencies available for 2027–2028.

**PLEASE NOTE:** We are undergoing major renovation work this year, so we are not yet sure exactly when the residencies will be held. We expect to have a better sense of the scope and timeline of the work by the time the application period ends.

Please indicate your preferred months on your application, but understand that the exact residency dates for this cycle have not yet been determined.

For more information about living and working in the Merrill Apartment, please visit the James Merrill House website.

The Writer-in-Residence program includes a stipend of $1,100 per month, prorated according to the length of stay.

### Applications

We accept applications for the 2027–2028 residencies from October 1, 2026 through Monday, January 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Decisions will be made by mid-March.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** poetry, fiction, nonfiction, plays
- **Note:** Applicants should be a writer or scholar with a specific project of literary or academic merit who is committed to full-time residence in Stonington during their stay. The residency is not intended for the completion of a dissertation. Applicants should be willing to contribute to the community, generally through a reading and/or workshop and participation in the filmed Studio 107 Series, and should be a person of integrity and responsibility who can be entrusted with the Merrill Apartment and its contents.

### Additional Requirements

- A résumé of four or fewer pages
- A writing or work sample of ten or fewer pages
- A statement describing your plan of work while in Stonington, Connecticut
- Two letters of reference (at least one is required)
- If applicable, a brief biographical sketch of a spouse or partner who would be residing in the apartment with you
- A $30 application fee

## Compensation & Benefits

$1,100 per month stipend, prorated according to length of stay

**Includes:** Stipend

The Writer-in-Residence program includes a stipend of $1,100 per month, prorated according to the length of stay.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Residents live in the Merrill Apartment, located on the third floor and accessible only by stairs. A brief biographical sketch of a spouse or partner who would reside in the apartment may be included; the apartment cannot accommodate pets or children as residents.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** January 11, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** jmhprograms@gmail.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://jamesmerrillhouse.submittable.com/submit/369455/james-merrill-house-application-2027-2028