This award, by the Royal Society of Literature, is for UK/Ireland-based writers of non-fiction, to buy them time for completing their first commissioned work (see guidelines). Only works to be published in the UK or Republic of Ireland, or by UK/Ireland-based publishers, are eligible. The award will also take into consideration the author’s financial need. Submission is via a form.
Value: £10,000, £5,000, £2,500
Deadline: 27 July 2026
Open for: UK/Ireland-based writers
Details here.

Deadline: July 27th, 2026