Ljubljana City of Literature are now accepting applications for their 2027 Writer in the Park Residency.

About the Residency

Ljubljana boasts a vibrant art scene with a diverse range of literary events. The highly regarded Writer in the Park residency, established in 2018, provides a peaceful space for  uninterrupted writing, while also offering opportunities to actively participate in the city’s literary life.

Each residency lasts one month per applicant. The residency periods are March 1–31, 2027, and November 1–30, 2027. The dates are non-negotiable, but a shorter stay is possible if required due to travel arrangements. Extra nights cannot be covered by the organiser, though organisational assistance can be provided.

Eligibility Criteria

The residency is aimed at foreign published writers with a palpable, factual relation with any of the other UNESCO Cities of Literature that has to be apparent and described as part of the application. This means the applicant is or has been living in one of the other cities of literature for a longer period of time or is related to a city of literature through work.

The applicant must have published at least one book of fiction (be it prose, poetry or drama) in their language. There are no restrictions regarding age, race, gender, and nationality. Though writers of all genres are currently welcome to apply, a specific focus might be chosen for calls in the following years.

Each resident will get a sum amount of the grant and travel expenses of €1250 gross in total (details regarding potential wire-transfer charges and other expenses can be found in the contract that can be sent to the applicant upon request). Each resident will stay in their own, separate and fully equipped apartment with a kitchenette at Švicarija, possibly along other residents, artists, and exhibitions hosted at the premises.

How to Apply 

The deadline for submissions is October 30 2026.

Applications must be submitted via this online form.