MBRSC Short Story Award 2026 for Science Fiction Writers in the UAE

Deadline : December 12, 2026 Not funding
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Opportunity details

Nonprofit organization
Emirates Literature Foundation
Deadline
Opportunity type
Competitions
Opportunity funding
Not funding
Eligible Countries
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Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

Overview

The Emirates Literature Foundation, in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), offers the New Voices in Sci-Fi award, a science fiction short story competition designed to discover new voices and encourage writers to create stories exploring themes such as space exploration, time travel, artificial intelligence, future technologies, and imagined worlds.

How to apply

To apply:

  • Write an original science fiction story of 1,500 to 2,500 words.
  • Save the story as a Word (.docx) file.
  • Use Arial, Courier, or Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Do not include the applicant’s name inside the story file to ensure anonymous judging.
  • Select the appropriate age category.
  • Complete the official application form.
  • Upload the story and submit the application before the deadline.

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