Photography Contest
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2024
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Photographers 25 and under, as well as photography students of any ageEntry Fees |
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The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant (IPPG) supports young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism. We 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 Ian Parry who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989 at the age of 24. Each year we hold a free and globally reaching open call and award The IPPG which strives to spotlight new talent in photojournalism.
What recipients receive
Each winner will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project.
Publication of images by our 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
We 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
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant (IPPG) supports young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism. We 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 Ian Parry who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989 at the age of 24. Each year we hold a free and globally reaching open call and award The IPPG which strives to spotlight new talent in photojournalism.
What recipients receive
Each winner will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project.
Publication of images by our 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
We 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
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #47 / SHADOWS
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #47 | Website feature and International Press
© Shinji Ichikawa
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