Bukhman International Booker Prize
Deadlines July 23, September 24, October 22 (must be received by these dates; don't enter before July 2). Highly recommended free contest awards 50,000 pounds each for author and translator of an English translation of a novel or collection of short stories published in the UK or Ireland between May 1 of the deadline year and April 30 of the following year by an established UK/Ireland imprint. Author and translator need not be UK/Ireland citizens or residents, but entries must be submitted by an established UK/Ireland publisher. E-books and self-translated works welcome, but self-published titles are ineligible. Submit completed entry form, 10 copies of the work, a PDF of the text, and other required materials specified in the contest's full rules of entry by July 23 (if slated for publication between May 1 and November 30, 2026) or September 24 (if slated for publication between December 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027). Any imprint that has more than 3 books to submit may nominate additional titles as call-ins; all call-in nomination forms and other required application materials must be submitted by October 22. Sponsored and coordinated by the Booker Prize Foundation.
Published: July 15, 2026
