Fully-Funded Residency for Arab Writers in Belgium 2018-2019

Mophradat has a rolling open call for bespoke residencies in Brussels for writers from the Arab world in 2018 and 2019, lasting for a period of 6 weeks for each selected writer. The residencies are intended to provide an opportunity to focus on a specific writing project. Depending on the particular interests and needs of each writer, the residency may involve events, such as readings, workshops or seminars, partnerships with institutions in Flanders, such as literary organizations and arts venues, trips within the country, and mentorships with writers based in Belgium. To be eligible, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have a regular writing practice, be published writers with at least two instances of publication, be from the Arab world, and have basic English, French, or Dutch language skills for the purposes of managing everyday life in Belgium. Applicants whose practice is in the Arabic language will be given priority.

Mophradat provides selected residents with economy return airfare, accommodation in a self-catering apartment, a weekly stipend, and reimbursement of visa costs.