UNESCO Granada Literature Residency 2025 in Spain (Fully Funded)

The UNESCO Granada Literature Residency invites published writers and literary translators from anywhere in the world to spend one fully funded month (30 nights) in Granada, Spain, from November 3 to December 2, 2025. Hosted by Granada UNESCO City of Literature and the University of Granada, the programme supports literary creation while fostering cultural exchange and visibility for global authors.

Eligibility

• Open to writers and literary translators residing in any country, writing in any language
  • Literary translators are professionals who translate creative works like novels, poetry, plays, and short stories from one language to another and write them in easy words
• Requirement
  • at least two published books (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc.); self-published works are not eligible.
  • Upper-intermediate level of English or Spanish
  • A summary of the literary project to be developed during the residency.
• Additional Materials (optional but appreciated)
  • Knowledge of Spanish
  • Cultural and historical interest in the city of Granada
  • An excerpt (1,500–3,000 words) from one of the applicant’s published works, translated into Spanish or English
  • Letter(s) of recommendation

Program Dates/Location

• Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
• Program Duration: November 3 to December 2, 2025 (30-night stay)
• Results Announced: September 30, 2025, on the Granada City of Literature website.
• Location: Granada, Spain — residence at the Corrala de Santiago, a guest residence managed by the University of Granada.

Program Benefits

The winners will receive:

• Travel expenses to and from Granada covered
• Full board accommodation in a private room at Corrala de Santiago
• Full Time Meals
• Opportunities to engage with Granada’s literary scene, including workshops, meetings with local writers, and participation in cultural activities

Engagement Expectations

• Focus on your literary project during the residency. You may not engage in other public or external activities without prior approval
• Participate in local events and literary life, as organized by the programme
• Share and promote your residency experience publicly (e.g., on social media)

Required Documents/Application

• Fill out and send the form (to be opened with Adobe Acrobat)
  • Find the form by clicking here , and scroll down.
• Complete the application and submit it electronically to this email: granada@granadaciudaddeliteratura.com 

For more information, please visit the official Grenada Literature site