The Graduate school, the university of Texas at Austin, 110 Inner campus Drive Stop GO 400, Austin, TX 78712–0531

The Dobie Paisano fellowship program provides solitude, time, and a comfortable place for Texas writers or writers who have written significantly about Texas, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, or other mediums. The Dobie Paesano Ranch is a very rural and rustic setting and applicants should read the guidelines closely to ensure their ability to reside in the secluded environment. Deadline January 15. Applications are accepted beginning December 1 and must be postmarked no later than January 15. The Ralph H Johnson Memorial Fellowship is for a period of four months with a stipend of $6250 per month. It is aimed at writers who have already demonstrated some publishing and critical success. The Jesse H Jones writing fellowship is for a period of approximately six months with a stipend of $3000 per month. It is aimed at but not limited to writers who are early in their careers. Costs: application fee $20 for one fellowship, $30 for both fellowship.