Short Description
Work Grant awarded by the “Kulturstiftung Rhein-Neckar-Kreis e.V.” in cooperation with Heidelberg UNESCO City of Literature for authors from UNESCO Cities of Literature
in the “Commandant’s House Dilsberg”, at Dilsberg Fortress, in Neckargemünd (approximately 14 km from Heidelberg).
The building served as the Commandant’s quarters of the Dilsberg garrison in the 17th century. The former Commandant’s House was acquired 1996 and renovated by the Rhein-Neckar-District. Since then the “Commandant’s House Dilsberg” has been a center for the promotion of art and culture: exhibitions, chamber music concerts, open-air concerts, readings, symposia and discussion rounds enrich the cultural life of the region. Here, art, music, and literature grant holders find a creative work sphere.
The duration of the biennial scholarship is 3 months with residence obligation in the Commandant’s House Dilsberg.
Eligibility
Registered residence in a UNESCO City of literature (main grant holder)
Publication of at least one book (prose, essay, narration, poetry, etc.) by an official/independent publisher (main grant holder)
Good to very good knowledge of German and/or English language.
Willingness to participate in local literary life (Dilsberg or Heidelberg) e.g. talks with protagonist of the regional literary scene arranged by the grant donors.
Submission Requirements
- Excerpt from one of your books (1500 – 3000 words) in German or English
- Letter of recommendation
How to Apply
Please send in your application by e-mail to unesco.creative.city@heidelberg.de
Program Benefits & Awards
Total value max. € 3,750 per person:
- Subsistence allowance of € 1,350 per person (€ 15 per day)
- Monthly allowance/pocket money of € 750 per person
Public transportation ticket for the Rhine-Neckar public transport network (VRN) limited to the duration of the stay
- Travel allowance (international flights, economy class) of up to € 1,000
- Public transportation ticket for the Rhine-Neckar public transport network (VRN) limited to the duration of the stay
Entry Fee
None
Location
Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 17 September 2025
Website Link: https://www.heidelberg.de/hd/HD/Leben/writers+in+residence+programme.html
