Scientific wonder in verse
Brilliant Poetry is an international competition that invites people from around the world to express scientific wonder and discovery through verse.
First prize £1000 — Second prize £500 — Third prize £250
Submissions open 21 March to 21 June, 2024
You’re invited to harness the beauty of language to convey the marvels of science — from mysteries of the natural world to groundbreaking advancements in technology to the elegance of mathematics.
By melding science and art, Brilliant Poetry seeks to ignite a worldwide appreciation for the boundless creativity that underpins scientific exploration and innovation.
2024 KEY DATES & PROCESS
——— 21 March 2024 ———
(World Poetry Day)
Three-month submission period opens.
——— 21 June 2024 ———
Submissions close at 23:59 BST (British Summer Time)
The organising committee compiles a longlist from the entries (~30-40 poems).
From this longlist, the judge selects a shortlist of 10 standout poems.
The judge determines the first, second and third prize winners.
——— October ———
Winning poets are notified, and preparations for the announcement and promotion of their work begin.
——— 10 November 2024 ———
(World Science Day for Peace and Development)
The top poems are published in The Brilliant.