EDUCATION
Queens College MFA in Creative Writing & Literary Translation
The MFA Program in Creative Writing & Literary Translation at Queens College–located in the most culturally and linguistically diverse in the nation—is dedicated to crossing boundaries in genre, craft, and language. Its literary translation track offers students an opportunity to work intensively on craft and pursue professional opportunities in the field. Classes are small, and students work closely with faculty mentors. Translation students also take cross-genre courses in our other tracks in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Apply by March 15 for financial aid consideration; final deadline April 15. For a zoom link and more information, see their website.
RESIDENCIES
Residency for Literary Translators & Writers (Zagreb)
This residency hosted by the Croatian Literary Translators’ Association accepts applications year-round, but candidates for 2026 residencies are encouraged to apply by February 15 2026.
🔗 Open call info: https://www.rezidencija.dhkp.hr/post/call-for-2026-residency-for-literary-translators-and-writers
Art Omi: Writers Translation Lab 2026
Applications open for this intensive residency for five translator-writer teams (all languages into English). The 12-day program brings translators together with authors in New York’s Hudson Valley in September 2026.
Deadline: March 20 2026 📅
🔗 Apply and details: https://artomi.org/residencies/writers/
AWARD DEADLINES
American Literary Translators Association Awards (2026)
The 2026 cycle for ALTA’s major translation awards (including the National Translation Award and Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize) is open for publisher nominations of books published in 2025.
Deadline: March 16 2026 📅
🔗 Submission manager: https://alta.submittable.com/
TRANSLATION-RELATED GRANTS & FUNDING WINDOWS
Canada Council for the Arts — Translation & International Translation Grants
The Council opens multiple rounds for translation support this year.
Upcoming deadlines:
• April 22 2026 — Translation and International Translation 📅
🔗 Funding details: https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/deadlines
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