{"id":23112,"date":"2026-02-11T17:35:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leeuwardencityofliterature.nl\/?p=23112"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:35:47","slug":"call-for-applications-tartu-city-of-literature-residency-spring-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leeuwardencityofliterature.nl\/en\/call-for-applications-tartu-city-of-literature-residency-spring-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for applications \u2013 Tartu City of Literature residency spring 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tartu UNESCO City of Literature invites writers and translators to apply for a 2-month residency from April to May 2026. The residency coincides with the Tartu International Literary Festival Prima Vista (May 11-16), themed <em>True and False<\/em>, exploring the borderlands between humans and technology, nature and culture, and reality and imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The residency offers accommodation in the historic Karl Ristikivi apartment, a monthly scholarship of \u20ac600, travel reimbursement up to \u20ac350, and opportunities to engage with Tartu&#8217;s vibrant literary scene. Residents will participate in festival events and connect with local writers and cultural institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can apply:<\/strong> Writers and translators (translating from Estonian to other languages) with at least one published book, screenplay, theatre script, or translation. 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