Short Description
The Jan Michalski Foundation Writers Residency is designed to provide an environment for literary creation and to support those involved in the written word. The Foundation features a group of seven distinctive residential modules that are available for writers and translators invited for residencies of varying lengths of time. Hanging from the openwork “canopy” that runs above the Foundation, these units are called “cabins” and offer ideal conditions to anyone who is looking to start, continue working on, or put the finishing touches to a writing project.
Although open to all kinds of writing and all languages, the residency program does give priority to literary writers and translators. The residencies can be for either individuals or pairs of participants in the case of projects involving more than one discipline. Each year some forty authors from around the world, from emerging writers to seasoned veterans, are able to count on a certain period of time dedicated to a literary project.
A percentage of the residencies are dedicated to nature writing, a form of fiction or creative non-fiction that raises awareness of nature, prepares for a sustainable future, and helps to better understand socio-environmental interconnections and the impact of human actions on nature.
Eligibility
Residences are available for all types of writers engaged in literary creation. While we give priority to writers and translators, we are also open to other disciplines as long as literature is at the heart of the project. Stays in the Jan Michalski Foundation are granted to individuals as well as pairs of writers working on a common project. The latter might include a writer and a translator, a writer and someone from another discipline, two writers, and so on.
- There are no age or nationality restrictions.
- Beginners are accepted.
- Candidates are only allowed to submit one application per year.
- Former residents are not allowed to reapply.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Residents’ travel costs to and from their home address will be covered by the Foundation.
- Residents are granted a weekly allowance of CHF 400.
- The Foundation provides breakfast and lunch for residents and the village has a small grocery shop.
- Electric bikes are available for residents.
- The Montricher train station, with regular connections to Morges, is situated two kilometers from the Foundation.
- Residents have free access to the library during the day.
- Residents are free to participate in cultural activities organized by the Foundation.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Switzerland
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 27 August 2025
Website Link: https://fondation-janmichalski.com/en/residences
