Pest Tactic Journal Launches Student Paper Competition
The annual competition recognizes undergraduate and graduate students for research, technical, and extension writing in pest management.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Scholarships
Pest Tactic Journal has launched the PTJ Student Paper Competition, with submissions opening November 1, 2026. Winners receive an award certificate, a cash prize, and a featured publication.
Why it matters
The competition offers U.S. students a formal venue to publish pest management research and practical writing alongside peer-reviewed work. Original research and practical articles are judged on equal footing.
Prizes are $500 for first place, $300 for second, and $200 for third, with first place also receiving a waived article processing charge. The initial submission deadline is March 30, 2027, or until sufficient submissions are received, and the timeline for judging and winner announcements remains unannounced.
The players
Pest Tactic Journal (PTJ)
Pest Tactic Journal is a peer-reviewed publication focused on pest management research, technical methods, and extension writing.
The details
Eligible entrants must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at accredited U.S. colleges and universities and must be the first author of an original manuscript submitted to PTJ. Entries first go to the editorial board and then to external peer reviewers, and only articles passing both stages are considered for an award.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Submissions open for the PTJ Student Paper Competition.
March 30, 2027: Initial submission deadline, or until sufficient submissions are received.
Scholarships
The competition is a student-authorship award rather than a traditional scholarship, which positions it as a publication incentive that pairs cash prizes with peer-reviewed visibility for early-career pest management researchers.
Eligible U.S. students can enter original manuscripts or practical articles and, if selected, receive cash prizes and a featured publication. First-place winners also receive a waived article processing charge, which can reduce the cost of publishing.
The takeaway
Students planning a pest management manuscript should note the November 1, 2026 opening date and the March 30, 2027 initial deadline, and should confirm they meet the enrollment and first-authorship requirements before preparing a submission.
What happens next
Submissions open November 1, 2026, with an initial deadline of March 30, 2027, or until sufficient submissions are received.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Horti Daily.
