KROKODIL WRITER IN RESIDENCE 2027

Call for Applications: Co-Funded Literary Residency in Belgrade, Serbia

Are you a writer, poet, translator, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, graphic novelist, spoken word performer, singer-songwriter, rapper, cultural journalist, theoretician, editor, academic, independent researcher or just about anybody who uses words as their main tool of trade, looking for an inspiring environment to focus on your work while immersing yourself in a new culture?

Association KROKODIL invites literary creators from across the globe to apply for a co-funded residency opportunity in Belgrade, Serbia.

About the residency:

While this residency program is co-funded, organisers offer selected residents a unique opportunity to integrate into the Belgrade cultural scene with the backing of an established literary organization that has hosted more than 150 literary creators over the past 15 years.

By joining residency as an independent resident, you receive curatorial and organizational support to make your time in Belgrade professionally productive and artistically rewarding.

What is provided:

For the residents, KROKODIL will facilitate:

-  Networking & connections: facilitated introductions to local publishers, editors, translators, and other literary and academic professionals relevant to your field and project.

- Workspace access: access to the KROKODIL Center space for writing, research, or meetings.

- Cultural curation: advice on local cultural events and networking opportunities in Belgrade to help you get the most out of your stay.

Residency details

- Duration: 1 month

- Financial structure and logistics: this is a co-funded residency. The amount covered by the resident is 950 euro. Association KROKODIL will, besides the above mentioned, arrange accommodation for the duration of the stay in a fully-equipped apartment. Residents are responsible for their own travel arrangements, associated costs as well as daily living expenses, and any other personal costs.

Organisers will provide successful candidates with letters of invitation to support applications for external grants or funding from their home countries or institutions.

Who can apply?

Applications are welcomed from all literary creators, non-fiction writers, journalists or researchers, regardless of age, nationality or stage of career.

How to apply

Please submit your application to office@krokodilengagingwords.org with the subject line: "Application: 2027 Krokodil Residency - [Your Name]".

Your application should include:

- CV/Bio: a brief overview of your professional background and published work (max 1 page).

- Project proposal: a description of the work you intend to focus on during your residency (max 500 words).

- Motivation letter: why do you want to come to Belgrade and how do you intend to engage with the local scene? (max 500 words).

- Preferred dates: please indicate your preferred months in 2027 for the residency.

Application deadline

- You can send your application until December 6, 2026 at 23:59 CET.

 

You can find all information about programme HERE