The Barnard Women Poets Prize is given every other year for an exceptional second collection of poems written by an American woman who has already published one book of poetry (in an edition of 500 copies or more). The winner will receive an honorarium of $1,500 and publication of her manuscript by W.W. Norton & Co.

A qualified applicant should submit three copies of her book-length manuscript with a cover letter naming the title and publisher of her first collection. The entry fee is $20, payable in check to Women Poets at Barnard. Submissions will be accepted between August 1, 2008 and October 15, 2008.