European Literature Prize (Europese Literatuurprijs)
おうしゅうぶんがくしょう
Dutch literature prize established in 2011. Awarded to the best contemporary European novel published and translated into Dutch in the previous year.
- Established
- 2011
- Organizer
- Nederlands Letterenfonds (Dutch Foundation for Literature); SPUI25; De Groene Amsterdammer; Athenaeum Boekhandel
- Category
- Research, Translation, and Scholarship
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around November
- Status
- Active
Description
The European Literature Prize (Europese Literatuurprijs) is a Dutch literature prize established in 2011, awarded to contemporary European novels published and translated into Dutch in the previous year. The author of the winning work receives €10,000, and the translator receives €5,000. The prize is an initiative of Nederlands Letterenfonds, the cultural center SPUI25, the weekly newspaper De Groene Amsterdammer, and the bookstore Athenaeum Boekhandel, supported by the Lira Fund and independent bookstores. Candidates are recommended by bookstores in the Netherlands and Flanders, and the final decision is made by a specialist jury.
Prize
- Main Prize
- €10,000 to the author of the winning work and €5,000 to the translator.
- Cash Prize
- 10,000 EUR
- Translator's prize: 5000 EUR
- Sponsorship and promotion by Lira Fund and independent bookstores
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommendation (Nomination) | Bookstores in the Netherlands and Flanders recommend candidates | — | — |
| Final Selection | Selection by specialist jury (Specialist Jury) | — | Winners are announced on the official website and press releases |
Criteria
- Must be a contemporary European novel published in the previous year
- Must have a translation into Dutch
- Literary value and quality of translation
Application Tips
Dos
- Collaborate with bookstores in the Netherlands or Flanders, as their recommendations are essential for nomination
- Verify that the work meets the requirement of 'published in the previous year and translated into Dutch'
- Emphasize translation quality and focus on proofreading and polishing the translated text
Don''ts
- Attempt direct applications (this prize is based on bookstore recommendations)
- Neglect translation quality
- Submit works that do not meet the target year or publication conditions
Related Awards
- Nederlands Letterenfonds translation grant program
- Translation support by Lira Fund
- European translation prizes and novel prizes (e.g., International Booker Prize, etc.)