Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
Sony World Photography Awards 2027 accepts free submissions of photo series from photographers over 18 with no nationality restrictions. The Photographer of the Year receives $25,000 USD, Sony equipment, and exhibition at Somerset House in London; category winners get Sony gear and exhibition inclusion. Deadline: January 12, 2027.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. January 12, 2027
“January 12, 2027 at 13:00 GMT (note: text also states 16:00 GMT in one location)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Photographer of the Year $25,000 (USD) plus Sony digital imaging equipment, flights, accommodation; category winners receive Sony equipment and exhibition inclusion
“$25,000 USD (overall winner); Sony Digital Imaging equipment; flights and accommodation to London awards ceremony (category winners and finalists); solo exhibition presentation; global press exposure; inclusion in book and exhibition.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Open to all photographers over 18. No nationality or residency restrictions stated. Open to anyone submitting a series per category.
“No nationality or residency restrictions stated”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Judged between January 13-31, 2027. Three finalists (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and up to 7 shortlisted photographers per category selected. Category winners and overall Photographer of the Year announced April 2027. Decision final.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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