Eligibility

The residency is designed to cater to experienced, professional writers with a publication record looking to explore the future of Science Fiction writing and focus on works in progress. Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The residency suits those focused on: working on a specific project. creating new works. This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence. Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome. Visa Eligibility Information: Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.

Number of Participants

19

Deadline

April 16, 2025 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

May 28, 2025 06:00 UTC

Duration

September 08, 2025 - September 19, 2025

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$3,616.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Individual Studio, Library

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Readings, Self-Directed, Workshops

Disciplines

Fiction, Literature

Languages

English

Program Description

Science Fiction is a self-directed residency that provides writers with the time and space to focus on their work away from the constraints of everyday life. During the two-week residency science fiction writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty, group discussions, and a community of artistic peers. Faculty include Premee Mohamed, Ai Jiang, Amal El-Mohtar, and professional guest Ali Fisher. Participants are provided with individual accommodation and a small private studio for them to focus, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. As a flexible self-directed program with optional elements, the Science Fiction residency allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for. Optional program elements include: thematic teachings from science fiction specialists one-on-one mentoring sessions with faculty Q & A sessions. public readings. workshops to discuss useful techniques, devices and aspects.