Tartu UNESCO City of Literature 2023 residency

Tartu UNESCO City of Literature is calling for applications from international writers and translators (from Estonian to other languages) for their 2-month residency programme, from April to May 2023.

What the residency offers

A 2-month stay at a one-bedroom apartment in Supilinn (Soup Town)
A scholarship of 600 EUR per month
Compensation of travel costs to and from Tartu up to 350 EUR
An opportunity engage with the cultural scene of Tartu and to perform at different events, including Tartu International Literary Festival Prima Vista

Applicants are expected to have:

An upper intermediate level of spoken English or Estonian
At least one published book (fiction or non-fiction), screenplay, theatre script or translation from Estonian into another language by the applicant
An interest in Estonian culture and literature
A readiness to participate in the local literary life, including events, meetings, interviews, festivals

Application guidelines

Deadline: 15 February 2023