Deadline: 15 May 2018
The Getty Images is currently seeking applications for its “Women Photograph Grant Program” to promote gender diversity within professional photojournalism and elevate the work and the voices of female visual journalists.
Through funding and mentorship, this grant will support an ongoing documentary project from a professional photojournalist who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to their story. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who evince a personal connection to and engagement with the communities they cover.
Prizes and Benefits
- $10,000 prize for winning applicant
- Option to have Getty Images’ editorial guidance throughout their project
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and presently engaged as a professional photojournalist.
- A professional photojournalist, for the purposes of the Getty Images Grants for Editorial Photography, is one who derives the majority of his or her income from documenting issues and events through still photography.
- Applicants may apply as individuals or teams.
- Getty Images employees may not apply. Contributors to Getty Images who are not employees are eligible.
- By submitting an application, applicant certifies that he or she is eligible to apply for the grant and agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Selection Criteria
Applicant portfolios should indicate that a substantial amount of work has already been completed, and that the photographer has a clear vision of what further work is needed to complete the project. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who evince a personal connection to and engagement with the communities they cover. In addition to examples of previous work, applicants are asked to provide a biography and brief written submission that highlights the aims and purpose of their project.
How to Apply
Requirements
- 500-word summary of the project proposal
- A short biography detailing who applicant are and what applicants have done
- 20-25 original images from applicants in-progress project
- Further submission instructions will be made available on April 1
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Women Photograph Grant.