Frank O’Connor International Short Story Fellowship
The fellowship is made possible through the very generous sponsorship of Cork City Council. The fellowship follows on from the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award and further demonstrates the commitment of the Munster Literature Centre and Cork City Council to the short story community. Named for one of Cork’s most renowned writers, it acknowledges the special place the short story form occupies in the cultural history and contemporary practice of the city.
Applications for the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Fellowship are indefinitely suspended.
Benefits of the fellowship
The fellow benefits from the prestige of receiving a highly competitive international literary award which will not only allow the candidate to spend time concentrating on their own work, but also to acquire more experience in the delivery of workshops and mentorships. The successful fellow also receives a monthly stipend during their stay (September, October, November).
2024 Fellow
Camilla Grudova lives in Edinburgh. Her critically acclaimed debut collection, The Doll’s Alphabet, was published in 2017. Her first novel, Children of Paradise, was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. Her most recent book is a second collection, The Coiled Serpent, longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize 2024. In 2023 she was named one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists, a once-in-a-decade accolade.
Mentorships
The opportunity to apply for mentorships with Camilla Grudova will be posted on our website in the coming months.
Previous Fellows
Alexander MacLeod
2023 Frank O’Connor Fellow
Tina Pisco
2021 Frank O’Connor Fellow
Alannah Hopkin
2020 Frank O’Connor Fellow
Sara Maitland
2019 Frank O’Connor Fellow
Carys Davies
2018 Frank O’Connor Fellow
Marie-Helene Bertino
2017 Frank O’Connor Fellow
Zsuzsi Gartner
2016 Frank O’Connor Fellow
