Legacy Writing Competition

Persons interested in submitting papers for consideration in the Arthur W. Combs Legacy Writing Competition should send them via regular mail to:

THE FIELD PSYCH TRUST
301 Dixie Street
Carrollton, GA  30117

Deadline for submissions:  June 3rd of each year.

Submissions should include a cover sheet with the following information.  This sheet will not be forwarded to persons serving on the review panel.

  • Name of author(s).  [NOTE:  If a paper by multiple authors wins this contest, honorarium (of $250) will be divided accordingly.]
  • Mailing address for author(s).
  • Email address for author(s).
  • Name of institution(s) in which author(s) are currently enrolled for graduate study.
  • Name of program(s) in which author(s) are currently enrolled for graduate study.

Papers will be evaluated through a competitive review process.  A review panel composed of former students of Dr. Arthur W. Combs will read and evaluate papers received according to the following criteria:

  • Demonstrates substance, conceptual quality and clarity in its understanding of Perceptual Psychology/Field Psychology.
  • Addresses matters of consequence to the human condition.
  • Fosters and/or supports the mission of THE FIELD PSYCH TRUST.
  • Follows American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines.

THE FIELD PSYCH TRUST RETAINS THE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT SUBMISSIONS BASED ON ITS SOLE JUDGMENT AND DISCRETION.