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To foster literary and cultural exchange while promoting creative works in literature and culture, the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) is launching this year's short-term Writers-in-Residence program at the Taiwan Literature Base (TLB). For interested applicants, please complete the application form and upload the necessary documents within the application period.

 Qualified Applicants Shall: 

1. be a natural person 18 years old or over;
2. be able to communicate in one of Taiwan's nationally spoken languages or in English
3. not have been accepted for an NMTL residency in the last two years; and
4. be a writer engaged in creative works across literary genres, including fiction, essay, poetry, drama, screenplays, literary translation, non-fiction, or cross-disciplinary literary works.

 Residency Venue 
　Muse Garden, Taiwan Literature Base
　(No. 2, Lane 53, Qidong Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City)
　* The writers in residence may stay free of charge in the Muse Garden at the Taiwan Literature Base (TLB), which is a single Japanese-style dormitory house equipped with a reception room, study, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.

 Residency Time Frame 
　August 1st, 2025 to July 31st, 2026
　(Notice: The period from January 30th to February 28th, 2026, will be closed.)
　* Applicants should independently plan a residency writing program ranging from 7 to 30 days.

 Application Deadline 
　May 9th, 2025 23:59 (GMT+8)
　* To avoid potential website traffic, please submit your application as early as possible.

 How to Apply 

1. All applications must include: (1) A portfolio statement describing the applicant's creative practice and experience; (2) a residency proposal; and (3) at least one published (commercial or non-commercial) work.
2. We accept only online applications. After you complete the Writers-in-Residence application form on the official online registration platform, please submit copies of requested ID documents, a properly formatted digital copy of your residency proposal, and all other supporting materials to the same website before the deadline.
3. Submitted applications may not be revised. Incomplete or late applications as well as materials submitted that are not in line with program guidelines will not be considered. (The submission date will be determined based on the timestamp recorded by the website system when the applicant completes the application process.)

 Selection Process 

1. Preliminary review: The NMTL will conduct an initial review of each applicant's qualifications and submitted materials.
2. Final review: A selection committee of 3~5 members convened by the NMTL will conduct the final review.

• After formal approval, the selection results will be publicly posted and the successful applicants will be individually notified. Applicants who are not selected will not otherwise be notified. The names of the selection committee members will also be made public.

 Residency Requirements 

• Residency Activities: The selected writers in residence must move into their assigned accommodations in accordance with their proposed residency schedule. They are expected to hold at least one reader engagement activity, such as a reader exchange or sharing session, on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) each week during the residency. The activities details will be jointly determined by the NMTL and the selected writers.
• Final Report: The selected writers in residence must submit a final report aligned with their proposed residency plan within five days after the residency ends. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a three-year disqualification from applying for the Writers-in-Residence Program.

 Notices 

1. Selected writers in residence must sign a contract with the NMTL no later than the first day of residency. If unable to proceed or comply with the scheduled residency period, they must obtain prior approval from the NMTL for any changes. Failure to do so will be considered a forfeiture, and no objections will be accepted.
2. Selected writers in residence must fully commit to residency and provide a schedule before the start of their stay. If their actual stay is less than two-thirds of the approved residency period, their residency qualification will be revoked, and they will be ineligible to apply for the NMTL Writers-in-Residence program for the next three years.
3. Selected writers in residence must cooperate with the NMTL's promotional activities and participate in interviews and filming that document the residency activities. 
4. Selected writers in residence shall guarantee that the submitted works and residency proposals to the NMTL do not infringe upon the rights of any third party. In the event of any infringement, the writer shall be solely responsible for resolving the matter. If such infringement results in damage to the NMTL or causes the NMTL  to bear joint liability for compensation, the writer shall be fully liable for all related compensation.
5. Selected writers in residence may not concurrently participate in residency programs hosted by other agencies or organizations.
6. If the selected writers in residence violate the regulations of the "Operation Directions for Selecting Writers-in-Residence of Taiwan Literature Base of National Museum of Taiwan Literature," the terms of the contract, or any laws, administrative orders, public order, good morals, or engage in conduct that damages the institution's image, their selection may be revoked or terminated as deemed necessary. 

 Contact Us 

• Email: hsihoarcadia@nmtl.gov.tw

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 Items for Confirmation 
 

1. Please download "National Museum of Taiwan Literature 2025 Selection Guidelines for Taiwan Literature Base Writers-in-Residence" (include residency proposal form) at the bottom of this webpage.
    
2. Please complete the appilication by May 9th, 2025, and upload the following files to the appilication page.
    
   • Taiwan Citizen:
     Copy of front and back sides of the National ID Card
     Residency Proposal
     Other Supporting Materials
      
   • Foreign Applicants:
     Copy of front and back side of residence permit (ARC); for foreign applicants without ARC, please upload the copy of the biographical data page of your passport
     Residency Proposal
     Other Supporting Materials
      
3. Applicants shall carefully read and reviewed the "Operation Directions for Selecting Writers-in-Residence of Taiwan Literature Base of National Museum of Taiwan Literature," and submit their application in accordance with these guidelines. If the application is approved, they shall agree to comply with all related guidelines.
    
4. Applicants shall hereby confirm that all the information provided in the application form, residency proposal and supporting materials are true and accurate.
    
5. Applicants shall understand that once the application process is completed, the submitted information cannot be revised.
    
6. Applicants shall understand that completing the application process does not guarantee approval. The final residency schedule will be determined and announced by the Taiwan Literature Base.

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Notification on the collection, processing, and use of personal data

In line with protecting personal data, privacy, and related rights, and as stated in Article 8.1 of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), all government and non-government agencies shall expressly inform users regarding the several issues listed below.

1. Name of the government / non-government agency: Taiwan Literature Base (TLB), National Museum of Taiwan Literature
2. Data collection purpose: For management and service purposes, the TLB collects, processes, and uses personal data collected in accordance with PDPA stipulations.
3. Personal data items collected: Name, telephone, and email address.
4. Associated time period, territory, recipients, and methods of personal data use.
   • Time Period: During business hours or other time period required to conduct business.
   • Territory: Within the borders of Taiwan, the Republic of China.
   • Recipients: The TLB, along with co-marketing and promotional partners, as well as legally authorized agencies.
   • Methods: electronic newsletters, emails, mails, telephone, and/or other automated or non-automated methods.
5. The rights and methods that parties may exercise in accordance with Article 3 of the PDPA: In accordance with Article 3 of the Personal Data Protection Act, you have the following rights regarding the personal data retained by the TLB: the right to inquire, review, obtain copies, supplement, correct, request the cessation of collection, processing, or use, and request deletion.
   If you wish to exercise these rights, you may submit a request through the following channel:  TLB service email address:TLB@nmtl.gov.tw
6. What happens when you refuse to provide personal data:
   You have the right to choose whether to provide your personal data. However, if you refuse to do so, the TLB will be unable to conduct the necessary business reviews or processing, which may result in the inability to provide you with relevant services.
7. You acknowledge that this notification complies with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act and related regulations, serving as your written consent for the TLB to collect, process, and use your personal data.
8. For any matters not covered in this notification, the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act and other relevant regulations shall apply.