{"id":6888,"date":"2026-04-27T14:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6888"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:36:26","slug":"conversation-prize-for-writers-2026-1000-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6888","title":{"rendered":"Conversation Prize for Writers 2026 (\u00a31,000 prize)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-174221\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: July 5, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Conversation Prize for Writers 2026. This annual competition invites academics and researchers to bring their work to life for a wider audience. It\u2019s an opportunity to turn your research, expertise and insights into a compelling longform story that also has the potential to be developed into a bestselling nonfiction book. Whether you\u2019re exploring new findings, re-examining established ideas, or sharing unique perspectives from your field, the prize celebrates clear, engaging writing that connects specialist knowledge with the world beyond academia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In addition to a \u00a31,000 prize for the winning article and online publication with The Conversation Insights, Faber and The Curtis Brown Group will again be offering mentorship to develop your book from a book editor and a literary agent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to academics and researchers;<\/li>\n<li>Applicants should be based in the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To enter, email your 2,000-word article, plus the following information, to <strong>[email\u00a0protected]<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name<\/li>\n<li>Institution<\/li>\n<li>Country<\/li>\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<li>Telephone no.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>About you [max 100 words]: Tell them a little about you \u2013 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?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/entries-now-open-the-conversation-prize-for-writers-2026-in-partnership-with-faber-and-curtis-brown-280537?utm_medium=article_native_share&amp;utm_source=theconversation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conversation Prize for Writers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: July 5, 2026 Applications are open for the Conversation Prize for Writers 2026. This annual competition invites academics and researchers to bring their work to life for a wider audience. 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