Reykjavík Fellowship Program 2021

Organised and held by Reykjavik International Literary Festival. Applications open until November 30!

10. November, 2020

The Program is scheduled to take place during the Reykjavik International Literary Festival on April 21-24, 2021. 

The biannual Reykjavik Fellowship Program is scheduled to take place during the Reykjavik International Literary Festival on April 21-24, 2021.

The Fellowship Program is organised and held by the Reykjavik International Literary Festival. The application form for the Reykjavik Fellowship Program can be found here. Applications are open until November 30 and successful applicants will be notified by the end of the year. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fellowship can be moved until later in the year 2021 or even cancelled.

Fellows gain an insight into the Icelandic book market and the rich literary history of Iceland. The program is varied and consists of meetings with Icelandic publishers and authors, presentations of the participants' book markets, meetings with both Icelandic and international authors and attendance to the festival's program.

The program covers flights, hotel with breakfast during the stay, excursions and trips in Iceland, some meals and social program.

During previous fellowships, the majority of participants have been editors and publishers but scouts and agents have also successfully applied.

The Reykjavík Fellowship Program is organized by the Reykjavík International Literary Festival with support from Reykjavík, a UNESCO City of Literature; Ministry of Education, Science and Culture; the Icelandic Publishers' Association and Icelandic Literature Center.

Should you need further information, please don't hesitate to write to stella@bokmenntahatid.is.


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