Deadline: 31 January, 2026

Find Out More: https://naturechroniclesprize.com/

Opportunity from: Nature Chronicles Prize

Entries open on Friday 1st August. The prize is a global, biennial competition originating in the Lake District for essay-length, non-fiction – proudly regional yet international in scope. The winner will receive £10,000 and five runners up £1,000 each. The winning and shortlisted entries will be included in The Nature Chronicles Prize: 3 anthology, published by Saraband.

Key Dates
• 1st August 2025 – Open for entries
• 31st January 2026 – Closing date for entries
• 1st August 2026 – Longlist announced
• 1st September 2026 – Shortlist announced
• November 2026 – Prize-giving and book launch (in association with Kendal Mountain Literature Festival)