Granada – UNESCO City of Literature, in collaboration with the University of Granada, has announced the launch of a new edition of itsInternational Writers in Residence Programmefor 2025. This One-month Literary Residency in Spain program aims to support literary creativity and enhance international cultural cooperation, in line with the city’s vision as a member of theUNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to:
- Encourage exchange and communication between writers from Granada and writers from other cities and countries.
- Enhance the international presence of writers connected with Granada.
- Support the city’s international cultural infrastructure.
- Strengthen Granada’s position as a cultural city and a welcoming destination for creative talents from around the world.
Programme Details
- Open to:Writers and literary translators ofall nationalities, writing inany language.
- Duration:30 nights, fromNovember 3 to December 2, 2025.
- Application deadline:August 31, 2025.
- Number of participants:Two writers will be selected for the residency.
- Accommodation:Corrala de Santiago, a historic guesthouse belonging to the University of Granada.
Funding:
- Full coverage oftravel expensesby Granada – UNESCO City of Literature.
- Full board accommodationin a private room at Corrala de Santiago, provided by the University of Granada.
Additional activities:
- Meetings with local writers.
- Participation in workshops and educational activities within Granada’s literary life.
Requirements for Resident Writers
- Active participationin the cultural and literary activities proposed by the programme.
- Focus on their literary projectduring the residency and refrain from engaging in public activities outside the programme or outside the city without prior approval.
- Publicly share their experience(e.g., through social media).
Selection Criteria
- At leasttwo published books(self-published works are not eligible).
- Submission of asummary of the literary projectto be developed during the residency.
- Upper-intermediate levelof English or Spanish.
Optional materials that enhance selection chances:
- Knowledge of Spanish.
- Cultural or historical interest in the city of Granada.
- An excerpt (1,500–3,000 words) from a published work translated into English or Spanish.
- One or more letters of recommendation.
How to Apply
- Fill out the application form in PDF format From this Link:(2025_APPLICATION_GRANADA_WRITERS_IN_RESIDENCE_PROGRAMME).
- Send the completed application to this email:
[email protected] - Selected writers will be announced onSeptember 30, 2025, via the official website:www.granadaciudaddeliteratura.com.
