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Philosophy Essay Prize 2026: Humans and AI

A £1,000 prize and publication in the journal Philosophy for the best essay on humans and AI.

Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Value
£1,000 + £500 of Cambridge University Press books + publication in Philosophy
Who can apply
Writers of original philosophy essays (check the call for eligibility)
Level
Open entry
Host
Royal Institute of Philosophy, United Kingdom

A £1,000 prize and publication in the journal Philosophy for the best essay on humans and AI.

Closes at 23:59 GMT. Essays up to 8,000 words, anonymised for blind review; all entries are treated as submissions to Philosophy. Winner announced spring/summer 2027.

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