"Bob Dylan Center and Universal Publishing Launch Annual Songwriter Fellowship"

The Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music Publishing Group have announced the Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship, which will be awarded annually to two songwriters. The fellowship includes a $40,000 project stipend, presentation opportunities, access to the Bob Dylan Archive, and recording time at Leon Russell's Church Studio. The fellowship will be awarded by BDC and UMPG executives, along with a global panel of artists. Songwriters can apply until October 18, 2023, and the fellowship begins on May 1, 2024.