The Brittingham & Felix Pollak Prizes in Poetry A project of University of Wisconsin Press (see other related projects). About The University of Wisconsin Press awards the Brittingham Prize in Poetry and the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry. Each winning poet will receive a cash prize and publication by the University of Wisconsin Press. Prizes are awarded annually to the two best book-length manuscripts of original poetry submitted in an open competition. Each manuscript submitted will be considered for both prizes. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $28 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower The Brittingham & Felix Pollak Prizes in Poetry's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Normal AcceptanceThe Brittingham & Felix Pollak Prizes in Poetry's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for contests. More ResponsiveThe Brittingham & Felix Pollak Prizes in Poetry's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 July 2027* (approx. 301 days from now) through 15 September 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 50 - 90 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,500.Submissions:Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @uwiscpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @uwiscpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Brittingham & Felix Pollak Prizes in Poetry 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 34 reports from 34 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 23 min | 160.1 mean avg | 153.0 median | 226 max days (116.4 std dev) Responses 91.18 % Acceptances: 2.94 % of submissions accepted (169.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.94 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 88.24 % (159.3 avg. days per rejection) | 6.7 % personal, 60.0 % form, 33.3 % unspecified | 17.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.82 % (90.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 37 responses are pending (0 min | 18.4 mean avg | 9.0 median | 63 max days waiting | 525.6 std dev) from 37 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 $28.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:01 UTC (28 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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