deBuren: Writer's residency in Paris

deBuren: Schrijfresidentie Parijs

Talent development program for young creators whose work revolves around the Dutch-language spoken or written word

In 2004, the Flemish and Dutch governments jointly established the Flemish-Dutch House deBuren as a cultural organisation and a space for debate and reflection. Based in the heart of Brussels, deBuren promotes cultural and social collaboration and exchange between Flanders and the Netherlands by presenting, producing, inspiring, and connecting.

Since 2012, deBuren has taken a group of young, talented writers (aged 18-30) to Paris every summer to explore each other's work and ideas beyond borders, create new material, and engage in discussions with guest speakers from the literary and media fields. Before, during, and after the residency, the participants refine their work with an editor.

In 2025, the residency will take place from July 17 to July 31 at Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre in Paris. Meetings before and after the residency will be held in Brussels, Amsterdam, and/or other Flemish or Dutch cities.

Destination

Belgium

France

Netherlands

Discipline(s)

Literature

Journalism

Who can apply

Individuals

Dutch-language creators from the Netherlands, Belgium, the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, and Suriname, whose work revolve around the spoken or written word, such as writers of prose, poetry, YA, essays, and theater, spoken word artists, slam poets, word artists, comic book authors, radio makers, and (investigative) journalists.

For what

Accommodation

Education/training

Remuneration

Residency

Travel

How much

Accommodation and travel costs to and from Paris;
Per diem (allowance for food and expenses in Paris) of €600;
Honorarium for writing the assigned text of €350;
Reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses during the pre- and post-program stages of up to €450.

When to apply

Currently closed

Yearly deadline in February.

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deBuren: Schrijfresidentie Parijs

Last updated

12 Feb 2025