Summary
The Jan Michalski Foundation Residency Program provides writers and literary artists from around the world with a fully funded opportunity to live and focus on their creative projects in Montricher, Switzerland. Located at the foot of the Swiss Jura Mountains, the program offers quiet accommodation in private cottages, travel assistance, a weekly allowance, and access to foundation facilities.
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland Residency Program 2027 Overview: The Jan Michalski Foundation Residency in Switzerland invites international writers and literary artists to apply for a fully funded residency program in 2027.
- 🏡 Host Institution & Location: Organized by the Jan Michalski Foundation, the residency takes place in Montricher, Switzerland, at the foothills of the Swiss Jura Mountains, offering a peaceful environment for creative writing.
- ✍️ Purpose of the Residency: The program provides writers with dedicated time, private accommodation, and a quiet workspace to begin, develop, or complete literary projects.
- 🌍 Eligibility: Open to applicants from all nationalities, with no age restrictions. Beginners are welcome, and applications can be submitted individually or as group projects.
- 📚 Eligible Applicants: Suitable for fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, poets, translators, literary authors, nature writers, and writers collaborating with experts from other fields.
- 🏔️ Residency Facilities: Selected participants stay in private cabins with views of Lake Geneva, the Alps, or the Jura Mountains, along with access to the Foundation’s library and cultural activities.
- 💰 Financial Benefits: The fully funded residency includes:
- ✈️ Return airfare support
- 🏠 Private accommodation in Foundation cabins
- 💵 CHF 400 weekly allowance
- 🍽️ Breakfast and lunch
- 📖 Free daytime library access
- 🚲 Access to electric bikes
- 🎭 Participation in cultural activities
- 🌱 Special Focus Areas: The residency also supports nature writing projects exploring themes such as sustainability, nature, and human-environment relationships.
- 📅 Application Deadline: The last date to apply for the Switzerland Residency Program 2027 is 31 August 2026.
- 📝 How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit an online application through the official Jan Michalski Foundation application form.
Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Program Title | Switzerland Residency Program 2027 |
| Host Organization | Jan Michalski Foundation |
| Location | Montricher, Switzerland |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Nationalities | All Nationalities |
| Weekly Stipend | CHF 400 |
| Application Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
Subject Area
- Writing and Literary Arts
- Fiction & Creative Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Literary Translation
- Nature Writing (focusing on sustainability and human-environment interactions)
- Collaborative or interdisciplinary literary projects
Location
- Site: Montricher (at the base of the Swiss Jura Mountains, with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps)
- Country: Switzerland
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Candidates: Open to fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, poets, translators, nature writers, and literary artists.
- Nationality: Open to applicants from any country.
- Age Requirement: No age restrictions.
- Experience Level: Both beginners and experienced authors are eligible.
- Language: Writing projects in any language are accepted.
- Application Format: Individual or group/collaborative project applications are permitted.
- Field Priority: Priority is given to writers and translators; other disciplines are considered if the core project remains literature-based.
Scholarship Description
The Jan Michalski Foundation Residency is designed to offer dedicated time and space to start, develop, or finish a literary work. Residents reside in one of seven private cabins suspended above the foundation grounds, offering views of the surrounding natural landscape.
Benefits Included:
- Return airfare to/from Switzerland
- Free private cottage accommodation
- Weekly allowance of CHF 400
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Free daytime access to the Foundation’s library
- Free access to electric bicycles
- Participation in local cultural activities
How to Apply
- Access the official application form via the Jan Michalski Foundation online application portal.
- Complete the required personal details and upload project specifications/proposals.
- Submit the online application prior to the cutoff date.
Last Date
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
