Granada UNESCO City of Literature International Writers in Residence Programme 2025
Granada UNESCO City of Literature, a programme under the Department of Culture of the Granada City Council, in collaboration with the University of Granada, is calling for applications from writers and literary translators residing in any country and writing in any language for the International Writers in Residence Programme in Granada (Spain), from 3 November to 2 December 2025.
Granada UNESCO City of Literature and the University of Granada launched this programme with the following objectives:
- To foster connections and exchange between authors from Granada and those from other cities and countries.
- To promote the international visibility of literary authors connected with Granada.
- To support the internationalisation of the city’s cultural fabric.
- To position Granada as a cultural city and a welcoming space for international creative talent.
Eligibility
Applicants must have at least two published books (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc.) to be eligible.
Support
- A 30-night stay in Granada for two writers at the Corrala de Santiago, a guest residence of the University of Granada.
- Travel expenses for each selected writer
- Full board accommodation in a private room at the Corrala de Santiago
- Opportunities to engage with the literary life of Granada, including meetings with local writers and participation in workshops and educational activities
Granada International Writers in Residence Programme 2025 application guidelines
Deadline: 31 August 2025