Funding
Conversation Prize for Writers 2026 (£1,000 prize)
Conversation Prize
Summary
Conversation Prize for Writers 2026. This annual competition invites academics and researchers to bring their work to life for a wider audience.
Eligibility
Open to academics and researchers;Applicants should be based in the United Kingdom. Application To enter, email your 2,000-word article, plus the following information, to[email protected]: NameInstitutionCountryEmailTelephone no.Your book idea [max 350 words]. Provide a brief summary of a trade nonfiction book idea based on your article. Tell them why this topic deserves a deeper dive and why it would appeal to an audience of non-academic readers.About you [max 100 words]: Tell them a little about you – your current role, your area of expertise and any relevant research to your book idea. Why would you be the right author for this book? For more information, visitConversation Prize for Writers.
Requirements
To enter, email your 2,000-word article, plus the following information, to[email protected]: NameInstitutionCountryEmailTelephone no.Your book idea [max 350 words]. Provide a brief summary of a trade nonfiction book idea based on your article. Tell them why this topic deserves a deeper dive and why it would appeal to an audience of non-academic readers.About you [max 100 words]: Tell them a little about you – your current role, your area of expertise and any relevant research to your book idea. Why would you be the right author for this book? For more information, visitConversation Prize for Writers.
Application process
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