University of Wisconsin Press

The Wisconsin Prize for Poetry in Translation accepts full-length poetry collections translated into English, with each poem presented in its original language and English translation; manuscripts must be 75–250 pages. Applicants must confirm permission for translation and publication. Deadline: October 31, 2026; winner announced by February 15, 2027 and receives $1,500 plus publication.

Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing Fiction Fellowship applications open November 1, with a January 1 submission deadline. Submit up to 30 pages consisting of one short story or a novel excerpt; a brief synopsis may accompany a novel excerpt. The fellowship awards a stipend of at least $42,000 and generous health benefits. Applicants must complete or be scheduled to complete an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing by August 15 of the fellowship year and may have published no more than one full-length collection or book by the deadline.

Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing Fellowships accept creative nonfiction under the fellowship program, but the listed writing-sample options are 10 pages of poetry or up to 30 pages of fiction. Applications open November 1 and close January 1; the fellowship awards a stipend of at least $42,000 and generous health benefits.

Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing Poetry Fellowship applications open November 1, with a January 1 submission deadline. Submit 10 pages of poetry; the fellowship awards a stipend of at least $42,000 and generous health benefits. Applicants must complete or be scheduled to complete an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing by August 15 of the fellowship year and may have published no more than one full-length collection or book by the deadline.

The 42nd annual Brittingham and Felix Pollak Prizes accept original full-length poetry collections of 50–90 pages. Each manuscript is considered for both prizes; winners receive $1,500 and publication, and at least three additional applicants may be offered publication. The deadline was September 15, 2026.