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The Kraków Festival Office (KBF) and Kraków UNESCO City of Literature invite applications for the third edition of the literary residency program for female writers and translators. This year, we will welcome two creators to Kraków: one from Ukraine and one from Belarus, who will reside in the city during the spring. During their two-month stay, they will receive scholarship and the opportunity to participate in Kraków’s literary life. About Janina Katz
The residency is named after Janina Katz (1939–2013), a Kraków-born writer, poet, and translator who was forced to leave Poland in 1969 due to an anti-Semitic campaign. She spent the rest of her life in Copenhagen, where she won numerous prestigious literary awards. She also translated works by Wisława Szymborska, Zbigniew Herbert, and Sławomir Mrożek into Danish.
Application Details
One resident will stay in Kraków from May to June, and the second from June to July.
The program operates under the patronage of “Krakowianki”, a city initiative dedicated to the role of women and gender equality, as well as Otwarty Kraków (Open Kraków) and Kraków dla Równości (Kraków for Equality). It is part of the year-round Kraków UNESCO City of Literature residency program.
What We Offer
- A two-month stay for two residents: one from May to June and one from June to July 2025
- Fully equipped residential apartments in the heart of Kraków
- A monthly scholarship of 2,500 PLN gross
- Travel expenses to and from Kraków covered
- Opportunities to participate in the city’s literary life and promotion of their work in Poland
Eligibility
We invite applications from female writers and translators from Ukraine and Belarus who meet the following criteria:
- Proficiency in Polish or English
- At least one published work (fiction or non-fiction), screenplay (film or theater), or a translation
Application Deadline and Instructions
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
Residency Period: May–June and June–July 2025
How to Apply:
- Completed application form
- CV or biographical note
Documents should be submitted by the deadline to residencies@miastoliteratury.pl.