2027 Prague Creative Residency for Foreign Writers and Translators

Prague City of Literature offers an opportunity to writers and translators to live and work in the beautiful city centre where historical architecture meets modern and vibrant city life.

This call goes for eight two-month residencies in 2027 which will take place the following periods:

• January–February
• March–April
• May–June
• July–August
• September–October
• November–December

What's Included

•  Accommodation and travel expenses
• Scholarship of CZK 15,000 (approx. €600 per month).

  Selection Criteria 

Applicants are required to have one of the following: 

• One published literary work,  
• Two broadcast or published radio dramas
• One carried out or published theatre play

• One translated work of a Czech author

  Sucessful candidates should be willing to participate in the local literary life and provide the Municipal Library with text inspired by their stay.

The call for applications closes August 7, 2026, 11.59 pm CET. The results will be announced before October 31, 2026.

Queries can be sent to prague@cityofliterature.cz.