The French Embassy, in partnership with the Randell Cottage Writers Trust, invites applications for next year’s residency in Randell Cottage, due to run from January to June 2027.

It is open to published writers who are French nationals or those who have at least five years’ residence qualifications. The residency comes with a monthly stipend and reimbursement of airfare costs to and from Wellington up to a set limit.

The application form is available here and closes 17 May 2026:

Randell Cottage, résidence d’écriture – Appel à candidatures pour 2027

 

To see more about past writers who have enjoyed their time at Randell Cottage, see the articles from the French writers. You can also read more about Randell Cottage and its history here.