2027年 キャリバー・エッセイ賞

The Australian Book Review (ABR) announces the 2027 Calibre Essay Prize, an annual competition offering a total prize pool of $10,000. Open to any essayist writing in English, the prize seeks original non‑fiction essays of 2,000–5,000 words on any subject, ranging from personal to political, literary to speculative. Previously published, prize‑winning, or broadcast essays are not eligible. Entries are submitted online via the ABR entry form. The winner’s essay will be published in the April 2027 issue (print and online) of ABR, and the prize money is awarded to the winner and runners‑up. The competition runs from 2 November 2026 to 2 February 2027 23:59 AEST. Application fees are $20 for current ABR subscribers and $30 for non‑subscribers (both rates include a four‑month digital subscription for non‑subscribers). The prize is open to all writers worldwide; no age, nationality, or residency restrictions apply beyond the English‑language requirement.

Online entry

Open to all essayists writing in English