Funding for Photography Projects: RPS Bursaries Closing Soon
The Royal Photographic Society’s 2026 Bursaries are still open for submissions. RPS Bursary funding supports a wide range of project costs, including research, travel, equipment, and publication. In addition, both bursaries offer the unique opportunity to have the finished work published by the award‑winning RPS Journal team and The Guardian. Discover their available bursaries below: Joan Wakelin Bursary In partnership with The Guardian Closing Soon 14 July – £2000 An annual £2000 bursary to support a photographer with a compelling proposal for a photographic essay addressing an overseas social documentary issue. We are seeking applicants with a strong creative vision and a clear plan for how their images will be used to tell impactful, visually…



