Residencies

Applications for 2027 residency sessions are now open.

Translations of Writing Samples

Applications from writers working in languages other than English are required to include English translations of their work sample as well as the text in the original language. Such applicants should be reasonably fluent in spoken English in order to participate in the life of the residency.

Since 2024, any applicant who writes in a language other than English may ask for their writing sample to be translated into English for the purposes of their application. This is a service provided by Hawthornden Foundation through the literary organization Words Without Borders. (Please note that in some cases, Words Without Borders may not be able to secure a translator working in the applicant’s language.) Please also note that while the applicant will have a chance to review the translation before submitting it to Hawthornden, they will not have the opportunity to correspond with the translator.

Should you choose to take advantage of this translation service, you will be asked to sign an agreement with WWB that commits you to providing the proper translation credit.

2027 Session Dates (Accepting Applications)

Please note, session dates are provisional and may vary. Please refer to this page for the most accurate session information. Should dates change, we will continue to update them here.

Hawthornden Castle

Session I: Sunday, 10 January – Saturday, 6 February, 2027
Session II: Sunday, 14 February – Saturday, 13 March, 2027
Session III: Sunday, 21 March – Saturday, 17 April, 2027
Session IV: Sunday, 25 April – Saturday, 22 May, 2027
Session V: Sunday, 6 June – Saturday, 3 July, 2027
Session VI: Sunday, 29 August – Saturday, 25 September, 2027
Session VII: Sunday, 10 October – Saturday, 6 November, 2027
Session VIII: Sunday, 14 November – Saturday, 11 December, 2027

Casa Ecco

Session I: Saturday, 20 March – Friday, 30 April, 2027
Session II: Saturday, 22 May – Friday, 2 July, 2027
Session III: Saturday, 31 July – Friday, 10 September, 2027
Session IV: Saturday, 18 September – Friday, 29 October, 2027
Session V: Saturday, 6 November – Friday, 17 December, 2027

Hawthornden Brooklyn

Session I: Monday, 1 February – Friday, 12 March, 2027
Session II: Monday, 22 March – Friday, 30 April, 2027
Session III: Monday, 10 May – Friday, 18 June, 2027
Young Writers' Workshop + Writing Residency for Teachers: Monday, 5 July – Friday, 27 August, 2027
Session IV: Monday, 13 September – Friday, 22 October, 2027
Session V: Monday, 1 November – Sunday, 12 December 2027

2026 Session Dates (Underway)