University of Otago Arts Fellowships

University of Otago Arts Fellowships are considered the premier fellowships in New Zealand and are highly sought after by artists, composers, dancers, and writers.

The University offers a number of Fellowships, including:

• The Caroline Plummer Fellowship in Community Dance
• The Frances Hodgkins Fellowship (offering paused in 2026)
• The Mozart Fellowship (offering paused in 2026)
• The Robert Burns Fellowship
• The University of Otago College of Education Children's Writer in Residence (offering paused 2026)