One-month Literary Residency in Spain from the University of Granada 2025 | Fully Funded

Opportunities

Granada – UNESCO City of Literature, in collaboration with the University of Granada, has announced the launch of a new edition of its International Writers in Residence Programme for 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 the UNESCO 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 of all nationalities, writing in any language.
Duration: 30 nights, from November 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 of travel expenses by Granada – UNESCO City of Literature.
Full board accommodation in 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 participation in the cultural and literary activities proposed by the programme.
Focus on their literary project during 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).

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Selection Criteria

At least two published books (self-published works are not eligible).
Submission of a summary of the literary project to be developed during the residency.
Upper-intermediate level of 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 on September 30, 2025, via the official website: www.granadaciudaddeliteratura.com.