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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.
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.
• Info session (online): Wednesday, 17 April, 10 to 11:30 a.m:
German: Info session – Arbeitsstipendien für nicht-deutschsprachige Literatur
English: Info session – Work stipends for Non-German literature
• FAQ session (during Industry Meetup Literature at Refugio): Thursday, 02 May, 4 to 5:30 p.m. (childcare is available on site):
German: FAQ session – Arbeitsstipendien für nicht-deutschsprachige Literatur
English: FAQ session – Work stipends for Non-German literature
Please register via the link to the event. Only then will you receive the link to the online event!
Please note: The Senate Department for Culture is not the organiser of this information event and can neither accept registrations nor provide the link to the online event!
Comments and questions about the event will be answered by the staff of schreiben & leben.
You will only receive the link to the online event after registration and only from schreiben & leben.
The events will be recorded and made available online afterwards. To access the recording, click on the registration links after the events.
Call for applications
The application deadline begins on 20.03.2024 and ends on 16.05.2024 at noon.
Application procedure
For further details on how to apply, please refer to the current version of the information sheet.
