The Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize A project of Texas Review Press (see other related projects). About Established in 2001, The Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize seeks to highlight one book a year that excels in the chapbook format. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2001 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveThe Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 113 days from now) through 31 March 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Chapbook: Up to 40 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) + < 15% royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. < 15% royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @texasreviewpressX (Twitter) @txreviewpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize 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 15 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 32 min | 102.9 mean avg | 100.0 median | 191 max days (35.3 std dev) Responses 80.00 % 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: 80.00 % (103.8 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 83.3 % form, 16.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 6.67 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 6.67 % (191.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 13.33 % (47.5 avg. days per withdrawal) 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 02 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 19:26 UTC (5 hours, 34 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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