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Bob Dylan Center Opens Fellowship Applications
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Executive Summary
Bob Dylan Center and UMPG opened 2026-27 songwriter fellowship applications, offering two emerging writers funding, mentorship, archive access and Tulsa residencies
- Applications for the 2026-2027 Songwriter Fellowship opened March 17 and close April 27
- Two recipients will be selected for a year-long fellowship running August 2026 through July 2027
- Each fellow receives a $25,000 stipend, travel, accommodations, and public engagement opportunities
- The program includes access to the Bob Dylan Archive and four Tulsa residencies
- Fellows will also get mentorship from UMPG songwriters and executives
- Selected writers can record demo material at The Church Studio in Tulsa
- The selection panel includes Lucy Dacus, Ezra Koenig, James Mercer, and Dan Wilson
Quick Facts
- What: Opened applications for a songwriter fellowship program
- Where: Tulsa Oklahoma with archive and studio access
- Why: To mentor emerging songwriters through Dylan archive access
- Who: Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music Publishing Group
- When: Applications run March 17 through April 27

