Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt University Literary Prize will be awarded annually to the sole author of a full-length collection of poetry that demonstrates great poignancy combined with rigor in form, language and artistic vision.

Vanderbilt University Literary Prize

Winning manuscripts will be published in print, e-book, and audio formats by Vanderbilt University Press, accompanied by a standard publishing contract.

The prize recipient will receive a $10,000 honorarium, an invitation to read in the esteemed Gertrude C. and Harold S. Vanderbilt Reading Series at Vanderbilt University, and a one-week residency on campus to engage students and local writers in the Nashville community.

Manuscripts should be between 50 and 85 pages. An abstract of 250 words or less should accompany each manuscript as a separate document along with a CV or resume.

Entry fees may be waived for those undergoing financial hardship or living with limited means. Waivers are served on a first come, first served basis and are capped at 25 per cycle.


Vanderbilt University Literary Prize

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