The Czech Literary Centre, a division of the Moravian Library in Brno, is inviting applications for residencies in Brno and Prague (the latter in cooperation with the Czech Scout Foundation as part of the Jaroslav Foglar Residency programme).

Residencies for translators of Czech and foreign Czech studies specialists

Translators of Czech, foreign Czech studies specialists and literary scientists with an interest in Czech culture are invited to apply for study/creative residencies lasting 3 or 4 weeks in Prague or Brno (in Brno this includes unlimited access to the Moravian Library’s collections). There are no restrictions on age or target language for translations. The residency is intended to provide the successful applicant with time for creative work or research and the chance to meet the translated author and become more familiar with the Czech literary and cultural scene. The applicant should be willing to participate in local literary life (taking part in events held or arranged by the organizer). During the residency, the successful applicant is expected to work on a translation or research project.

Requirements:

• ability to communicate in Czech (or Slovak) or English
• at least one published translation or research paper (including publication in magazines or journals)

Deadlines for applications:

• 31. 3. – for September, October, November 2023
  (results to be announced by 31. 5. 2023)
• 31. 10. – for March, April, May 2024
  (results to be announced by 30. 11. 2023)

Location: Prague

Costs covered for successful applicant:

• an allowance of 250 EUR/6500 CZK per week
• accommodation in the residency flat in Prague/Brno

Documents for application (in English):

• completed application form

Other conditions are stated in the application form, which is an integral part of the application procedure, and are binding for applicants.

Any questions to be sent to the address residencies@czechlit.cz.