Cave Canem Fellowship for Black Poets

About this opportunity

The Cave Canem Foundation is inviting applications for the 2027 Cave Canem Fellowship, an exceptional opportunity designed to support and develop the work of Black poets. The fellowship provides selected poets with access to an intensive, fully funded literary retreat featuring poetry workshops, readings, professional development, and opportunities to build lasting connections within a vibrant community of writers. The 2027 Cave Canem Retreat will take place from 6-13 June 2027 at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg in Pennsylvania, United States. Applications are open to eligible poets who meet the fellowship's age and submission requirements.

Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the fellowship’s age requirement. Each candidate must confirm that they will be at least 21 years old at the time of the 2027 Cave Canem Retreat, which is scheduled for 6–13 June 2027.

The fellowship is specifically intended to support the work of Black poets.