About the Reuter Photography Grant
The Reuters photography grant program, launched in 2017, has been expanded and renamed for long-time Reuters photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Yannis Behrakis, who died earlier this year. Last year’s successful grant program saw seven recipients from across four continents selected from hundreds of high-quality entries. For the inaugural Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grants program, Reuters Pictures is offering ten grants of $8,000 USD for photojournalists and students to produce a photo project and develop their visual storytelling skills.
Successful stories will be distributed on Reuters platforms and Reuters Pictures editors will mentor recipients throughout their projects. Grantees will also receive Reuters instruction, including reporting and hostile environment training.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18-35
- They must submit a 30-40 picture portfolio, a detailed story proposal, and a CV.
- The project can be a work-in-progress or a new idea.
- A project focused on a subject in a community or location within close proximity, that can be completed in a few weeks or months, is advisable
Application and Grant Period
- Application period: 9 September 2019 to 31 December 2019
- Grant period: 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
How to apply
Email your CV, cover letter with story portfolio via a Dropbox link to ReutersPhotoGrant@tr.com