Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to apply?

If I live outside the United States, am I still eligible to apply?

Can I apply if I am a past recipient of the Aaron Siskind Individual Photographer’s Fellowship (administered through the Aaron Siskind Foundation)?

Are students eligible to apply?

Can a photography collective or collaborative team apply?

How many times can I enter?

What is the application deadline?

Is there an application fee?

How do I submit my portfolio?

What do I need to submit?

What is considered a “project”?

What should be included in the project description?

What should be included in the CV?

What should be included in the Artist statement?

Do I need to include a budget for the proposed project in the artist statement?

What are the specs for uploading images?

Can I submit fewer than 10 or more than 15 images?

Do the photos that I submit need to be aligned with the work of Aaron Siskind in any way?

Can images be digitally manipulated?

May I submit work that has already been published?

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

Are there any restriction on the book maquette?

Can I edit my portfolio once it has already been submitted?

When are the winners announced?

How will the winners be notified?

If I win, how will I receive the award funds?

What responsibilities will the award recipients have?