The applications are now open for the Jan Michalski Switzerland Residency Program 2027 for applicants from around the world. This international residency offers writers the opportunity to live and work in a peaceful environment at the foot of the Swiss Jura Mountains in Montricher. The residency is designed to provide dedicated time and space for literary creation. Selected residents stay in private cabins overlooking Lake Geneva, the Alps, or the Jura Mountains. The program is open to applicants of all nationalities, and there are no age restrictions. Beginners can also apply. More details are below.
About Jan Michalski Switzerland Residency Program 2027
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Host Organization: Jan Michalski Foundation
- Nationality: Open to all nationalities
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31 August 2026
What is the Jan Michalski Foundation Residency?
The Jan Michalski Foundation Residency is a literary residency program created to support writers and people involved in the written word. The Foundation provides a dedicated environment where residents can start, continue, or complete a literary project.
The residency has seven residential cabins, offering writers an independent space to focus on their work. Six cabins overlook Lake Geneva and the Alps, while another faces the forested slopes of the Jura Mountains.
A portion of the residencies is also dedicated to nature writing, including fiction and creative nonfiction exploring nature, sustainability, and the relationship between humans and the environment.
Benefits of the Residency
Selected residents will receive several forms of financial and logistical support, including:
- Return Airfare
- Private accommodation in one of the Foundation’s cabins
- CHF 400 weekly allowance
- Breakfast and lunch
- Free daytime access to the Foundation’s library
- Access to electric bikes
- Opportunity to participate in cultural activities
- A peaceful environment for literary work
Duration of the Residency
Applicants can request:
- 2 weeks
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 3 months
Eligibility Criteria
The Jan Michalski Foundation Residency is open to a wide range of writers and literary creators.
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Applicants of all nationalities can apply.
- There is no age limit.
- Beginners are welcome to apply.
- Writers and translators are given priority.
- Other disciplines may also be considered if literature is at the heart of the project.
- Applications can be submitted individually or as collaborative projects.
- The program accepts writing in all languages.
Who Can Apply?
The residency is particularly suitable for:
- Fiction writers
- Creative nonfiction writers
- Poets
- Translators
- Literary writers
- Nature writers
- Writers working on a literary project
- Writers collaborating with another writer or professional from another discipline
How to Apply?
Applications for the 2027 residency must be submitted online through the official Jan Michalski Foundation application form. The link is below.
APPLY NOW FOR THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM 2027
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