Literary Scholarships 2014

Applications for the literary scholarships for German writers and translators are open until 31 May. The Villa Decius Association and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation invite German writers, translators of German literature into Polish, and translators of Polish literature into German to apply for residential scholarships at the Villa Decius in Cracow. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2014. The duration of the residency is 3 month (from September to November 2014). Applications must be sent by e-mail to the project coordinator to the address given below. Who can apply? writers from Germany who have published at least one book; translators of German literature into Polish; translators of Polish literature into German. What does the scholarship include? - accommodation at the Łaski House, an annex to the historic Villa Decius palace in a beautiful park setting in Cracow (one-person room with washroom facilities and free internet access, shared kitchen); - a monthly stipend of 3.000 PLN (approx. 700 EUR) gross; - support from the Villa Decius Association in preparing for the stay, organizing literary meetings, interviews and workshops as well as networking with publishers and literary critics. How to apply? Applications (either in Polish or German) including a copy of your identity document, curriculum vitae, a list of translations/publications, a letter of motivation as well as a plan for the scholarship period must be sent via e-mail to: gosia@villa.org.pl by 31 May 2014. Decisions regarding scholarship applications will be made jointly by the Villa Decius Association and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and will be announced by 14 July 2014. villa.org.pl/villa/aktualnosci-post/stypendia-tworcze-2014/