APA: Journal of Value Inquiry Prize Grant

APA: Journal of Value Inquiry Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Philosophical Association Inc
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Summary

The APA: Journal of Value Inquiry Prize awards $1,000 for the best unpublished, article-length work in philosophy by a non-academically affiliated philosopher. Eligible participants must not hold a full-time position at an academic institution and must have a PhD in philosophy. The Prize encourages innovative contributions to philosophical discourse, with the potential for publication in the Journal of Value Inquiry. Co-authors of winning submissions will share the prize equally, fostering collaboration in philosophical research.

Overview

NOTE: Submissions must be unpublished at the time of submission, with all references that would identify the author removed. Reviewing will be anonymous. Journal of Value Inquiry Prize The Journal of Value Inquiry Prize (formerly the Rockefeller Prize) is awarded for the best unpublished, article-length work in philosophy by a non-academically affiliated philosopher. The winner's work may be published in the Journal of Value Inquiry by mutual agreement of the author and the editors of the journal. Co-authors of a winning submission, or authors of winning submissions judged to be equal in merit, will share equally in the prize. The prize will be announced in the Proceedings and Addresses, and it is expected (but not required) that the winning submission will be published in the Journal of Value Inquiry. The award check is presented at the annual prize reception at an APA divisional meeting. Funding $1,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The APA invites members who have no permanent academic affiliation to participate in this competition for the best unpublished, article-length work in philosophy. To qualify, one may in fact be teaching at a university in a part-time or a full-time temporary position as long as one also meets the following requirements:Authors must not hold a full-time position at an institution of higher education that continues beyond the end of the current academic year, nor may they have held such a position within the last three years. The author must hold a PhD in philosophy or its equivalent at the time of submission. The author must be a current member of the APA. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The APA invites members who have no permanent academic affiliation to participate in this competition for the best unpublished, article-length work in philosophy.

Ineligibility

Current students and professors emeriti are not eligible. Previous winners of this prize are not eligible.