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title: "Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency for Writers and Translators 2027"
organization: "Prague City of Literature"
category: residency
deadline: 2026-08-07
valid_through: 2026-08-07
countries: ["CZ"]
disciplines: ["writing"]
location: "Prague, Czech Republic"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "Accommodation, travel expenses, and a scholarship of 15,000 CZK (approx. 600 EUR) per month"
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."
source_url: "https://prahamestoliteratury.cz/2027-prague-creative-residency"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/prague-unesco-city-of-literature-residency-for-writers-and-translators-2-c9aa0a98"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-07-27T09:45:24.322959
---
# Prague UNESCO City of Literature Residency for Writers and Translators 2027

**Organization**: Prague City of Literature
**Category**: residency
**Deadline**: 2026-08-07
**Location**: Prague, Czech Republic
**Country code(s)**: CZ
**Discipline(s)**: writing
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: Accommodation, travel expenses, and a scholarship of 15,000 CZK (approx. 600 EUR) per month
**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.

## Description

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.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://prahamestoliteratury.cz/2027-prague-creative-residency
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/prague-unesco-city-of-literature-residency-for-writers-and-translators-2-c9aa0a98