Laurence Goldstein Prize in Poetry A project of Michigan Quarterly Review (MQR) (see other related projects). About The award was established in 2002 by a generous gift from the Office of the President of the University of Michigan in honor of poet and former MQR editor Laurence Goldstein. Submissions to the Laurence Goldstein Poetry Prize include a one-year digital subscription for four issues of MQR. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2002 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 November 2025* (approx. 104 days from now) through 31 December 2025.3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.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.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @michiganquarterlyreviewX (Twitter) @mqr_tweets For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Subscribe Laurence Goldstein Prize in Poetry Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 88 min | 90.3 mean avg | 108.5 median | 147 max days (19.3 std dev) Responses 100.00 % 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: 100.00 % (90.3 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 66.7 % form, 33.3 % unspecified | 8.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 15 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Dec 2024. 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 ProjectsJames A. Winn Prize in Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissionsJesmyn Ward Prize in Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsMichigan Quarterly Review (MQR) Charges fees for all submissionsMQR Mixtape 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 26 Jun 2025Last Audited: 26 Jun 2025 Date Added: 21 Aug 2019We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.