Applications are now open for the HKBU International Writers Workshop (IWW) 2026. This is a fully funded, four-week residency program held at Hong Kong Baptist University, where writers from around the world are invited to live and work in Hong Kong. The program will run from March 2 to March 29, 2026. Writers from any country can apply to take part in the 2026 Writers-in-Residence Program. The theme for this year is “Here and There.” During the residency, participants will focus on their writing projects and share their creative work with others. The program will conclude with the IWW Literary Festival.
Information:
- Host Nation: Hong Kong
- Place: Hong Kong Baptist University
- Time Period: one Month
- Perks: Fully Funded
- Event Dates: 2 to 29 March 2026
- Due Date: 7 Sep, 2025
Money Perks:
it includes:
- Round-trip flight covered
- Free place to stay
- Daily spending allowance
Requirements:
- Open to applicants worldwide.
- Must have written and published at least one book.
- Living in a country other than Hong Kong.
- Should be fluent in English or Chinese (any dialect).
- You need to be available for the full program from March 2 to March 29, 2026.
- Take part in the Literary Festival in the last week.
Necessary Documents:
- Creative vision statement
- Writing Sample
- Resume
- Contact details of your references