Organizer

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant

Location

Global (Online competition)

Deadline

• Submission Opens: May 1, 2025
• Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025
• Winners Announced: October 2025

Competition Category

• The grant does not have separate categories but centers on a single theme: powerful photojournalism portfolios .
• Entrants submit a cohesive body of 12 images and a project proposal .

Eligibility

• Photographers aged 24 or under, or full-time photography students .

Entry Fee

Free to enter .

Prizes/Awards

The first prize recipient receives comprehensive support, including :

• £10,000 toward your project funding .
• Publication of your images by The Guardian .
• One-year loan of Canon professional equipment .
• Invitation to the Hamburg Portfolio Review .
• Year-long personal mentorship with an industry expert .
• An assignment from Giles Duley .
• Conflict training and body armour .
• A selection of long-listed photographers will have their work spotlighted by the judging panel .

Core Introduction

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Bursary aims to support young and emerging photojournalists in launching their careers. The award is dedicated to the memory of Ian Parry, a 24-year-old photojournalist who died in the Romanian Revolution in 1989.

It provides an unparalleled career development opportunity for young photographers committed to creating impactful visual storytelling by providing funding, equipment, mentoring, and publication opportunities.