Submit Entries for Visegrad Literary Residency Program

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026

The Visegrad Literary Residency Program offers scholarships and residencies to writers, poets, translators, essayists, critics, publicists, and journalists from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The programme supports individual literary projects while promoting regional literary exchange, professional networking, collaboration, and cultural dialogue across the Visegrad countries. The Visegrad Literary Residency Program is designed to support literary professionals from the V4 countries and encourage greater exchange among the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Selected residents stay at one of four partner institutions and spend the residency developing their own literary projects while taking part in professional and cultural activities.

The programme provides opportunities to:

Applicants can participate in one of two residency editions during 2026: The selected resident is hosted by one of the programme’s four partner institutions. Participants are expected to remain at the host institution for the full duration of their selected residency edition, subject to the programme’s permitted absence rules. The programme is open to citizens of the four Visegrad countries:

Eligible literary professionals include:

Applicants must also meet the programme’s publication and age requirements. Applicants must demonstrate an established record of literary or professional publication.

Writers and poets must have:

Essayists, critics, publicists, and journalists must have: Applicants should provide accurate publication information as part of their application.

Applicants must:

Applicants who are current or recent employees of the International Visegrad Fund or participating host institutions are not eligible. Each applicant may receive a residency in each V4 country only once. Selected residents receive financial support based on the edition they attend. The stipend supports participants during their residency period. Residents are responsible for arranging and paying for their own health insurance for the duration of the residency. Accommodation is provided as part of the residency programme. Residents stay in a shared apartment with: Host institutions also provide support before and during the residency, including assistance with preparation and professional activities. Residents primarily use their time to develop their own literary projects.

They may also participate in:

The programme combines independent creative work with opportunities for professional exchange. The host institutions assist selected residents in preparing for their stay and organizing relevant professional activities.

This support can help residents:

Applications are submitted online in English. Applicants should prepare the required information and documents before completing the online application.

The application includes:

Applicants should clearly explain what they intend to work on during the residency and how the residency environment would support their literary plans. Applicants can improve the clarity of their application by presenting a focused literary project and a clear professional background.

Useful preparation steps include:

Selected residents must follow the programme’s participation requirements.

Applicants should avoid:

The programme creates opportunities for literary professionals from Central Europe to work in a new environment while developing connections across the V4 region. Alongside dedicated time for individual literary projects, residents can interact with publishers, critics, writers, and other cultural professionals. These exchanges can support professional networking and regional literary collaboration. The Visegrad Literary Residency Program provides scholarships and residencies for literary professionals from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. It supports individual literary work and encourages regional cultural exchange. Citizens of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia who meet the programme’s age, publication, and other eligibility requirements can apply. Writers, poets, translators, essayists, critics, publicists, and journalists can apply, subject to the specific publication requirements. Writers and poets must have at least one published book. They must have at least three published works in reputable media. The Compact Spring Edition provides a €1,300 stipend, while the Regular Autumn Edition provides a €2,600 stipend. The Compact Spring Edition runs from 1 May to 12 June 2026, while the Regular Autumn Edition runs from 1 September to 30 November 2026. Yes. Residents receive accommodation in a shared apartment with private rooms and shared facilities. Residents are responsible for arranging their own health insurance during the residency period. An applicant may receive a residency in each V4 country only once. No. Current and recent employees of the International Visegrad Fund and host institutions are excluded under the programme’s eligibility rules. The Visegrad Literary Residency Program 2026 provides eligible literary professionals from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia with dedicated time to develop their work while participating in regional literary exchange and professional networking. With a residency stipend, accommodation, host-institution support, and opportunities to connect with publishers, critics, and other literary professionals, the programme supports both individual creative projects and wider cultural collaboration across the V4 region. For more information, visit International Visegrad Fund.