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Paul Celan Fellowship for Translators
Sector:
Education
Type:
Scholarship
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Deadline:
16 January 2026 at 23:59 Kyiv time
Organiser:
This is an opportunity to translate a critical scientific text. Between September 2026 and June 2027, you will spend three months in Vienna. The programme will provide you with a stipend and a comfortable working space.
The fellowship is provided by the Institute for Human Sciences in cooperation with the S. Fischer Foundation. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.
What do I get?
- A monthly stipend of EUR 3,300.
- Opportunity to devote three months to work on contemporary key works in the humanities, social sciences, and cultural studies.
- Comfortable workspace and access to all the Institute’s facilities.
Can I apply?
These scholarships are for Ukrainian translators who want to translate a canonical text or contemporary scientific works:
- From Eastern to Western European languages.
- Or from Western to Eastern European languages.
- Or between two Eastern European languages.
What do I need to apply?
- Completed application form
- CV with a bibliography of translations
- A project description — up to 550 characters
- A project proposal: elaborate on the objectives, the state of the art, methods and work plan — up to 6,000 characters
- A brief motivation letter: explain the research goals, the importance of implementing the project at the Institute and the connection to the IWM's mission
- A contract or a letter of intent from a publisher
- Proof that you have the right to translate and publish the work
All documents must be in English and PDF format. For file names of attachments, use Latin characters.
How do I apply?
By 16 January, submit the online application, attaching all required documents in a single PDF.
You will find out the results of the competition in the spring of 2026.
Good to know
- This fellowship is for the translation of non-fiction. Fiction or poetry will not be accepted.
- Organisers will prefer Eastern European authors and female scholars.
- Unfortunately, the organisers cannot explain why your application was not selected.
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