Free to enter, The Bard Fiction Prize 2012, prize: $30,000

Deadline: 15 July 2011

The Bard Fiction Prize

is awarded to a promising, emerging writer who is an American citizen aged 39 years or younger at the time of application. In addition to the monetary award, the winner receives an appointment as writer in residence at Bard College for one semester, without the expectation that he or she teach traditional courses. The recipient gives at least one public lecture and meets informally with students.

Bard College invites submissions for its annual Fiction Prize for Young Writers

To apply, candidates should write a cover letter explaining the project they plan to work on while at Bard and submit a C.V., along with three copies of the published book they feel best represents their work. No manuscripts will be accepted. Applications for the 2012 prize must be received by July 15, 2011.

Contact the Bard

Fiction Prize:
Address: Bard College,
PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
Phone: 845-758-7087
E-mail: bfp@bard.edu

Contact Information:

For inquiries: bfp@bard.edu

For submissions: Fiction Prize, Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504

Website: http://www.bard.edu