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Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency for Writers and Translators 2027

Name: Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency for Writers and Translators 2027
Start: 2026-07-27
End: 2026-08-07
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Prague City of Literature · Prague, Czech Republic

Deadline: Aug 7
Award: Accommodation, travel expenses, and a scholarship of 15,000 CZK (approx. 600 EUR) per month
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Applicants must have basic knowledge of English, at least one published literary work (not self-published) or two broadcast/published radio dramas or one carried out/published theatre play or at least one translated work of a Czech author, and a willingness to participate in local literary life and work on writings during the stay. The author who has already received the scholarship once cannot apply again.
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

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Writing

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The Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency offers writers and translators an opportunity to live and work in Prague's city center for two months in 2027. The program covers accommodation and travel expenses, and residents receive a monthly scholarship. Participants are expected to have basic English language skills, a published literary work, and a willingness to engage with the local literary scene through activities like readings and talks. The residency aims to foster literary creation and cultural exchange within the vibrant city of Prague.

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Who can apply to Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency for Writers and Translators 2027?: Applicants must have basic knowledge of English, at least one published literary work (not self-published) or two broadcast/published radio dramas or one carried out/published theatre play or at least one translated work of a Czech author, and a willingness to participate in local literary life and work on writings during the stay. The author who has already received the scholarship once cannot apply again.
What does Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency for Writers and Translators 2027 offer?: Accommodation, travel expenses, and a scholarship of 15,000 CZK (approx. 600 EUR) per month
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 7 August 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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