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Arbeitsstipendien für nicht-deutschsprachige Literatur
Target group / Purpose of funding
The work stipends are intended for the artistic development of professional authors, who write in a language other than German. Stipends are provided for work processes of a limited duration, for the continuation or completion of specific work. Stipends are awarded on the basis of the quality of work, potential for development and continuity.
The purpose of the scholarship is also to enrich Berlin’s literary scene by promoting and supporting innovative texts and their authors.
Eligibility and conditions
- Applicants to this programme must have previously published work or be able to provide samples documenting their literary talent.
- Authors applying to this programme must live and work in Berlin (primary residence).
- The online application must be completed and submitted in German. The exposé can be submitted in German or in English. The other attachments can be submitted in a non-German language.
Funding volume
The stipends are each endowed with a lump sum of €24,000 for a period of 12 months, €16,000 for a period of 8 months and €8,000 for a period of 4 months.
A public presentation is planned with the stipend holders in September 2024.
Allocation of funding
An independent jury decides on the applications. The jury consists of Jean-Baptiste Coursaud, Maha El Hissy, Lea Hübner, Tali Konas, Henrieke Markert, Ekaterina Tewes und Menekşe Toprak. All applicants will be notified of the results in writing by email by the end of December 2024.
Information and FAQ sessions
In cooperation with the Senate Department for Culture, schreiben & leben invites you to an information and FAQ session about the stipend programme. Representatives of the Senate Department for Culture will provide an overview of the most important information on the application process and clarify any remaining questions in a direct discussion.
Click here for the recording of the information session.
Application procedure
For further details on how to apply, please refer to the current version of the information sheet.
