Bob Hicok Fellowship for Poets A project of ONLY POEMS (see other related projects). About The Bob Hicok Poetry Fellowship is a year-long invitation to write with funding, education, mentorship and a community that cares. We welcome poets at any stage of their practice who are writing in English. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $18 to $249 (average to above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Bob Hicok Fellowship for Poets's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingBob Hicok Fellowship for Poets's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveBob Hicok Fellowship for Poets's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 cash prize for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @onlypoemsmagX (Twitter) @onlypoemsmag Support this Publisher: Become a Member For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Bob Hicok Fellowship for Poets Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 26 reports from 26 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 75 min | 91.7 mean avg | 81.0 median | 187 max days (32.1 std dev) Responses 96.15 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 96.15 % (88.6 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 56.0 % form, 24.0 % unspecified | 3.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 3.85 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.85 % (187.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 15 responses are pending (18 min | 40.7 mean avg | 29.0 median | 93 max days waiting | 107.7 std dev) from 15 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $22.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Nov 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:20 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsLeonard Cohen Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsONLY POEMS Best New Poems DNQONLY POEMS DAILYONLY POEMS Poem of the MonthONLY POEMS Poet of the Week Charges fees for some submissionsONLY POEMS Poet of the Year Prize Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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