Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026 (up to £10,000)

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Applications are open for the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026. The Ian 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 Ian 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 Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant, which strives to spotlight new talent in photojournalism.

Benefits

• The recipient will receive £10,000 towards their chosen project
• Loan of Canon equipment to the IP Grant recipient
• Publication of images by our media partner The Guardian
• Eligible for inclusion in the Hamburg portfolio review
• Eligible for inclusion in the VII Mentorship programme
• A year-long personal mentorship with an assignment from the Founder and CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley
• One recipient will also receive the Gentex Corp Personal Safety Award, receiving personal safety equipment, body armor and Hostile Environment Training.
• Save the Children will select one of the IPPG’s finalists to undertake a professional photography commission for STC.
• Each year a selection of finalists will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges
• Each year a selection of entrants will have their work spotlighted via the IPPG channels

Eligibility

• Open to young and emerging photographers.
• Applicant may be from anywhere in the world.

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.
• If age 25 or over, you will need proof of student status, including a letter from a tutor
• A portfolio of 12 photographs, either a photo essay or individual photos with a project description giving us details of the portfolio you have uploaded for this application.
• Extended captions for each image as a PDF document.
• A clear project proposal explaining what project you would undertake if you received the scholarship.

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For more information, visit Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant.