The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant supports young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism.
About Ian Parry
Ian Parry was a talented young photojournalist at the very beginning of his career when he was tragically killed whilst on assignment for The Sunday Times in December 1989, covering the downfall of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Ian was only 24 years old.
As the youngest of four children from Prestatyn, North Wales, Ian was determined from an early age to pursue a career in photojournalism and joined the local Rhyl Journal as a trainee at the age of 16. After studying at Sheffield’s NCTJ course, he moved to London to follow his dream and joined The Sunday Times as a staff ph... continue reading
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The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
Aim and Benefits of The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
- 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
Requirements for The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant Qualification
- The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international photographic competition for 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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
Timeline:
- 31 August 2024: Submission deadline
- October 2024: Recipients announcement
Application Deadline
August 31, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Ian Parry on site.picter.com to apply
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.
- Please follow the instructions on our submission form carefully
For more details, visit Ian Parry website.
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