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Rilke Prize


University of North Texas

A prize of $10,000 is given annually for a poetry collection published in the previous year by a mid-career poet. The winner will also receive airfare and lodging to give readings at the University of North Texas and the Dallas?Fort Worth Metroplex in April 2019. U.S. poets who have published at least two previous poetry collections are eligible. The poetry faculty of the University of North Texas will judge. Authors, editors, or publishers may submit three copies of a book published between November 1, 2017, and October 31, 2018, by November 30. There is no entry fee. Visit the website for the required entry form and complete guidelines.