" Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature | Writers in Residence Program "
Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature | Writers in Residence Program
Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature welcomes two artists in a 3-month literature residency program
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Kulturstiftung Rhein-Neckar-Kreis e.V., in cooperation with Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature, is calling for applications for the biennial residency programme from 13 April to 13 July 2026. The resident will stay in the Commandant’s House Dilsberg, at Dilsberg Fortress, in Neckargemünd (approximately 14 km from Heidelberg).
Candidates have the possibility to apply as team of two artists (grant holder and co-fellow) as two sleeping rooms are available (individual application is necessary). The co-recipient should also have his/her own artistic expertise, which has not necessarily to be in the literary field (could be translation for instance, but also such as music, visual arts, performing arts, film, etc.).
"Commandant’s House Dilsberg" has been a center for the promotion of art and culture: exhibitions, chamber music concerts, open-air concerts, readings, symposia and discussion rounds enrich the cultural life of the region. Here, art, music, and literature grant holders find a creative work sphere.
The duration of the biennial scholarship is 3 months with residence obligation in the Commandant’s House Dilsberg.
INFO
AMOUNT
Total value max. € 3,750 per person:
- Subsistence allowance of € 1,350 per person (€ 15 per day)
- Monthly allowance/pocket money of € 750 per person
Additional benefits
- Travel allowance (international flights, economy class) of up to € 1,000
- Public transportation ticket for the Rhine-Neckar public transport network (VRN) limited to the duration of the stay
APPLICATION DEADLINE
September 17, 2025
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
- Candidates have the possibility to apply as team of two artists (grant holder and co-fellow) as 2 sleeping rooms are available (individual application is necessary).
- The co-recipient should also have his/her own artistic expertise, which has not necessarily to be in the literary field (could be translation for instance, but also such as music, visual arts, performing arts, film, etc.).
- Both artistic personalities have to demonstrate an artistic or interdisciplinary cooperation and should be personally well acquainted to each other. While the grant holder has to, it is not essential that the co-grantee is coming from a UNESCO City of Literature.
- The co-grantee will be provided with the same financial resources as the grant holder.
- The artists in residence share a kitchenette and a bathroom in the fully furnished apartment.
- The apartment is unfortunately not accessible for disabled persons.
APPLICATION DETAILS
For more information about the application process, please visit Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature's official website.
NOTE
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DEADLINE
2025-09-17
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
All EU Countries