Deadline: August 31, 2025
Applications are open for the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2025. 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.
- 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.
- 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 one recipient.
- In addition, each year a selection of long-listed individuals will have their work spotlighted by the panel of industry judges.
Eligibility
- If you turned 25 years of age (or younger) within the year you are entering, regardless of educational status, you are eligible to apply.
- If you are 25 years of age or above, you must be enrolled in a full-time photographic course in order to be eligible to apply.
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 for 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.
For more information, visit Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant.
