Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to submit?

Am I eligible to apply for the Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence in collaboration with GOST?

Do you accept international submissions?

What does the grant of £5,000 cover?

Does my portfolio have to be my proposed project for the prize money?

Can my subjects be staged or digitally manipulated?

How many photographs and what additional material can I enter to illustrate the book?

What specs should the digital files be?

Is there a time limit within which the photographs should have been taken?

When will I know if my photographs have been shortlisted?

How is the grant payment made?

What does the £50 application fee go towards?

Does this affect the Ian Parry Grant?


Do you accept late submissions?

Who can I contact if I have more questions?