Are you a passionate writer or translator looking for an immersive experience in Europe through a fully funded residency program? Here is an opportunity for you! Applications are invited for the Fondation Jan Michalski Switzerland Residency Programme 2026. It’s a fully funded residency program offered by the Fondation Jan Michalski, one of the most renowned foundations dedicated to supporting literature and writers. The program invites applications from passionate writers, translators, and creative professionals working on projects where literature is at the heart.
The program offers residencies ranging from 2 weeks to 3 months at the foundation in Montricher, Switzerland. Participants will receive travel costs, a weekly allowance, and meals for the duration of the program. No application fee is required. The application deadline is August 31st, 2026. Read more details about the fully funded residency program in Switzerland below.
About Switzerland Residency Programme 2026
It’s a fully funded residency program offered by the Fondation Jan Michalski. The program offers writers and translators a dedicated space and time to focus on literary projects in Montricher, at the foot of the Swiss Jura mountains, about a one-hour drive from Geneva. The residency program welcomes a range of writing forms and languages; however, priority is given to literary writers and translators. Around 40 authors from different parts of the world will participate this year.
Program Overview
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: Montricher
- Eligible Countries: Open to All Nationals
- Hosted by: Fondation Jan Michalski
- Duration: 2 Weeks to 3 Months
- Application Deadline: August 31st, 2026
Program Duration
The residency can last from two weeks to one, two, or three months, depending on the scope of the project.
Program Benefits
Residents will receive the following support:
- Travel coverage
- CHF 400 Weekly allowance
- Meals during the program
- Accommodation at Foundation residential cabins
- A dedicated space for developing a project
- Access to the Foundation’s state-of-the-art facilities
- A peaceful environment to work on your project
Who can Apply?
- Accepting applications from all nationalities
- Open to all writers involved in literary creation
- Beginners are welcome to apply
- Candidates can submit one application per year
- Former residents are not eligible to apply.
- There is no Age limit
- Preference is given to writers and translators
- Candidates from different disciplines can also apply as long as literature is the center of the project
- The program accepts all languages and writing
Ideal for:
- Writers working on books, novels, or other literary projects
- Translators working on translation projects
- Authors from different countries
- Writers interested in nature writing
- Creatives working on literature-based projects
- Fiction writers
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How to Apply?
Writers and translators interested in the Switzerland residency program have to apply online through the Fondation Jan Michalski’s official application portal. Visit the offical link below to apply and for more details.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM Swiss time.
APPLY FOR 2027 SWISS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME
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