APA: Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest Grant

APA: Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Philosophical Association Inc
Amount: Up to US $100
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

The APA's Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest invites submissions from APA members, celebrating outstanding opinion-editorials that merge philosophical thought with accessible writing. The contest aims to honor five pieces that effectively highlight philosophical reasoning on significant public issues. Eligible works must have been published in the previous year and can include blog entries, with a word limit of 2,000. Each winning piece will receive a total funding of $100.

Overview

NOTE: Both nominators and nominees must be APA members. Only one entry per author or nominator is permitted. Self-nominations are welcome. Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest The APA committee on public philosophy sponsors a contest for the best opinion-editorials published by philosophers. The goal is to honor up to five standout pieces that successfully blend philosophical argumentation with an op-ed writing style. Winning submissions will call public attention, either directly or indirectly, to the value of philosophical thinking. The pieces will be judged in terms of their success as examples of public philosophy, and should be accessible to the general public, focused on important topics of public concern, and characterized by sound reasoning. Funding $100 (total for each piece)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Both nominators and nominees must be APA members. Submissions for this year's contest must have been published last year in an op-ed section of a periodical and should be no more than 2,000 words. Blog entries are also eligible. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Both nominators and nominees must be APA members.