Foreign translators of Czech, Czech studies specialists, and literary academics with an interest in Czech culture are invited to apply for study/creative residencies.
Foreign translators of Czech, 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. 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. 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. 10.– for March, April, May 2023
Find more information about the open call here.