The prize, which is awarded annually, celebrates the best works of long-form fiction or collections of short stories translated into English and published in the UK and/or Ireland. It recognises the vital work of translators, with the £50,000 prize money divided equally between the author and the translator. In addition, the shortlisted authors and translators each receive £2,500.

The 2025 judges are looking for the best work of long-form fiction or collection of short stories translated into English and published in the UK and/or Ireland between 1 May 2024 and 30 April 2025.

The 2025 longlist of 12 or 13 books will be announced on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, and the shortlist of six books on Tuesday, 8 April. The winning title will be announced at a ceremony at London’s Tate Modern on Tuesday, 20 May.

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Michael Hofmann, won the International Booker Prize 2024.