The Stephen Spender Prize 2024 is now open for submissions for their Open Entry (18+) category.

Entrants are welcome to submit an English translation of a published poems from any language, ancient or modern, together with a commentary of up to 300 words. The translation should be max. 60 lines (extracts are accepted). All forms and genres are welcome, including texts from rap, spoken word and slam poetry. The prize also welcomes translations from sign language.

There are three cash prizes of £250 (3rd), £500 (2nd), and £1,000 (1st).

All winners will be published on the Stephen Spender Trust website and in the Stephen Spender Prize 2024 booklet, as well as being invited to participate in a livestreamed awards ceremony in the autumn. The winner of First Prize will also be published in Modern Poetry in Translation magazine.

Judges: Jennifer Wong and Taher Adel