Applications are now open for ourOdesa Polyglot Literary Residency

For writers from UNESCO cities of literature: apply by 20 July

Together with the Odesa UNESCO City of Literature Office, we invite writers to spend up to one month in Odesa, one of Europe’s most singular literary cities. We offer accommodation, travel support, a subsistence stipend, and opportunities to engage with Odesa’s writers, translators, artists and publishers.
Today, in the shadow of war, Odesa continues to write, publish, translate, and defend the life of the mind.
We welcome writing samples in any language.

Applications are now open for ourUkrainian Civic Courage Fellowships

For Ukrainian citizens in Ukraine: apply by 30 June

We invite writers, scholars, journalists, artists, and otherwise creators to spend up to one month in Odessa this summer, joining others committed to intellectual courage and frank speech in difficult times. The fellowship includes travel within Ukraine, accommodation in Odessa, and a €500 stipend. Applications are accepted in any language spoken in Ukraine.