Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2024 for Young & Emerging Photographers

The lan Parry Photojournalism Grant supports young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism. They offer financial support, mentorship and ongoing assistance for the promotion of their work. Importantly, the recipient becomes part of a network of past recipients and an extended family of people who care deeply about the grant and believe in the importance of photojournalism.

The grant started over three decades ago in honour of photojournalist lan Parry who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989 at the age of 24. Each year they hold a free and globally reaching open call and award The lan Parry Photojournalism Grant which strives to spotlight new talent in photojournalism

Benefits of lan Parry Photojournalism Grant 

• Each winner will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project.
• Publication of images by media partner – The Guardian.
• Loan of Canon equipment for 1 year for the IP Grant winner to complete their proposed project.
• Inclusion in the Hamburg portfolio review.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Canon Transmissions Programme at Visa Pour L’image in Perpignan.
• A year-long personal mentorship with an industry expert.
• An assignment by the Founder and CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley.
• They also offer conflict training and body armour to the winner of the IP Photojournalism Grant.
• In addition, each year a selection of long-listed individuals will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges.
• The honorary Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence may also be given yearly on the judges discretion.

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Eligibility for lan Parry Photojournalism Grant 

• Open to young photographers who are 24 years of age or under, or anyone who is studying in a full- time photographic course.
• Entrants must submit a portfolio of 12 images and a clear proposal of a project they would undertake if they received the grant.

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Application

Candidates applying for the Grant should ensure that their application contains the following information:

• Your name, date of birth, permanent address, personal email address, personal telephone number. and if applicable, college, the course title, and course tutor.
• A portfolio of 12 photographs, either a photo essay or individual photos.
• A project description giving us details of the portfolio you have uploaded for this application
• A clear project proposal explaining what project you would undertake if you received the scholarship.
• Extended captions for each image as a PDF document. Follow the instructions on the submission form carefully.

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