Our 2026 Poetry for Health Fellow is Ang Shuang.
Ang Shuang is the author of How To Live With Yourself (2022), which was shortlisted for the 2024 Singapore Literature Prize. She holds an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and is currently pursuing a Master of Counselling.
Shuang’s proposed workshop series aims to help young adults use poetry to articulate and reflect on emotional experiences. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of poetic techniques, explore contemporary poetry from Singapore and around the world, and learn how verse can shape emotions that may be difficult to express in everyday conversation.
ABOUT THE POETRY FOR HEALTH FELLOWSHIP
The Poetry for Health Fellowship is a full-time programme of up to 10 months, providing a poet writing in English with a platform to develop a practice in arts for health, specialised in the genre of poetry, and situated in Singapore.
In partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU)’s Centre for Health, Culture and Society, the fellow will undergo a programme of training in relevant areas of the medical humanities and literary arts, including the facilitation of literary workshops, curriculum design, and working with communities with specific needs. This training will support the fellow in developing and conducting a series of workshops in English for a community partner. The fellow will work closely with Sing Lit Station (SLS) to identify and collaborate with partner organisations, and work with NTU researchers to assess the workshops’ contribution to positive health outcomes.
The fellow will be provided with a stipend of $3,600 SGD per month, support from SLS and NTU, and access to SLS’ resources (shared space, surge manpower, mentorship, office supplies, program budget) to conduct the workshops and develop their practice.
Applications to the 2026 Poetry for Health Fellowship are now closed. Follow us for updates about future application windows.
For enquiries or collaborations, email us at: poetryforhealth@singlitstation.com