The Book Institute is pleased to announce recruitment for the 2026 Translators’ Collegium – a residency program for those translating Polish literature. This is a unique opportunity for both experienced translators with extensive experience and those just beginning their careers and wishing to engage in international literary exchange.
We will once again be awarding the Anders Bodegård Scholarship, intended for translators specializing in translating Polish literature into Swedish or French.
The Translators’ Collegium aims to support work on the translation of Polish works, integrate the translator community, enhance their professional skills, and promote Polish literature worldwide.
A stay in Krakow or Warsaw provides the opportunity to work intensively on translation in a favorable environment, as well as to establish contacts with the Polish literary community and participate in cultural events.
The Book Institute provides participants with:
- accommodation in apartments in Krakow or Warsaw,
- travel expenses covered (as per the regulations),
- pocket money of PLN 100 gross per day,
- substantive and organizational support.
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Rules of Participation and Recruitment
- Recruitment for the program takes place in September-October of the year preceding the planned stay.
- The recruitment announcement is published on the Book Institute website.
- Candidates should submit their applications by email to: collegium@instytutksiazki.pl.
- The application must be accompanied by:
- a completed application form (downloadable below),
- a list of published translations,
- any recommendations.
Minimum stay: 21 days
Maximum stay: 30 days (in exceptional circumstances, up to 90 days, with the consent of the Institute’s Director).
Application deadline: October 19, 2025.
Results will be announced within two months of the application deadline.
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[Download program regulations (PDF)]
[Download application form (DOCX)]
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Contact:
Jolanta Łabaj
e-mail: collegium@instytutksiazki.pl
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Note: By applying to the program, you consent to the processing of your personal data by the Book Institute for the purposes of implementing the program, in accordance with the GDPR.
