The Slovenian Association of Literary Translators (DSKP) is announcing an open call for residency programs for 2023 in two areas:
1. Literary translation from Slovenian into other languages
2. Literary translation of other language combinations
The deadline for application for both areas is January 5, 2023.
Residency location: Trg borcev NOB 12, 1431 Dol pri Hrastniku, Slovenia; loft apartment in the third floor of a building without an elevator
The deadline for application for both areas is January 5, 2023.
For further information, the terms and conditions of the open call see DSKP webiste.
Contact: dskp@dskp-drustvo.si, T: +386 (0)30 745 333 (Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 and 13:00)
Duration: 4 weeks (1 month)
Expenses covered by the organizers: accommodation and end-of-stay cleaning, a local bus ticket, a library card for using the local library, free entrance to local cultural institutions, a one-time payment for participation in the planned amount of 300 euros gross, and a flat-rate sum for travel expenses in the planned amount of 200 euros gross. The program of translation and mediation of Slovenian literature into other languages is supported financially by the Slovenian Book Agency.
Expenses covered by the resident: insurance against accidents and health insurance for abroad, travel expenses, food, allowance and other expenses
Description of the residency program for translators from Slovenian: In 2023, the Slovenian Association of Literary Translators will provide a subsidized residency stay to 4-6 translators from Slovenian into other languages for 4 weeks (1 month). The subsidized residency program of the Slovenian Association of Literary Translators is aimed at beginner or established translators of Slovenian literary works, humanities and social sciences to other languages who have so far had at least one book-length translation or several shorter translations published in book form and/or in printed or electronic media of high standard. Priority will be given to translators applying for the residency for the first time who will be contributing to the promotion and establishment of Slovenian literary works and humanities in other countries with the project applied for. The residency is intended for independent, individual translation or research work. Translators-in-residence will be included in the activities of the Slovenian Association of Literary Translators and/or the local community during their stay, depending on the content framework and organizational possibilities.
Planned periods of residency stay: Stays at the residency are possible from February 1, 2023 to the end of year 2023, between the first and the last days of a month, except for July and August. When applying, please provide two different desired residency periods.
Duration: 2-4 weeks
Expenses covered by the organizers: accommodation, a local bus ticket, a library card for using the local library, free entrance to local cultural institutions
Expenses covered by the resident: payment for utilities and cleaning in the lump sum of 50 euros/week; insurance against accidents and health insurance for abroad, travel expenses, food, allowance and other expenses
Description of the residency program for all translators: In 2023, the Slovenian Association of Literary Translators will provide a residency stay to a limited number of translators according to the available time slots. Priority will be given to translators translating from Slovenian into other languages. The residency is intended for independent, individual translation or research work.
Planned periods of residency stay: Stays at the residency are possible from February 1, 2023 to the end of year 2023, between the first and the last days of a month, except for July and August. When applying, please provide two different desired residency periods.
