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PRIX {VIRGINIA} INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE FOR WOMEN

Application Deadline: May 7, 2026, 23:59, GMT +01: Europe/Paris

LOCATION: Europe

Awarded every other year, the Prix Virginia is inviting all female photographers, regardless of their nationality, to apply for the 2026 photographic awards.

ELIGIBILITY:

Awarded every other year, the Prix Virginia is open to all living women photographers, regardless of their nationality or age.

Work done for commercial advertising or as an editorial assignment for an article will not be accepted.

The photographs submitted must not have been published or exhibited in France heretofore. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France.

The photographers may apply directly, or other professional experts (photo editors, gallery owners, photo agents, and such) may apply for them.

Each photograph must be in JPEG format72 dpi, and must not exceed 2 MB. Each photograph file name must include the photograph number, the candidate’s name, the title of the photograph, and the date. ex: 01_NameFirstName_PhotoTitle

The prize is not intended to finance the completion or the exhibition of a body of photographic work.

Application to the prize is free of any cost.

Any application that does not correspond to the conditions previously defined will not be submitted to the jury.

The prize winner and the 10 finalists should email their photographic files in high definition (300 DPI, 30cm length) to the Association. Sylvia S. can use these photographs to promote the Prix Virginia on its website, newsletter, social media, or through its partners or the media. These photographs may be cropped or resized depending on the needs, in agreement with the photographer. All informative and promotional material during these exhibitions and publications must indicate: Prix Virginia 2026

BENEFIT:

The Sylvia S. Association will award €10,000 to the winner.

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WACSI RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2026 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Application Deadline: 13 March 2026

LOCATION: Ghana

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites young researchers from Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Nigeria, and Senegal to apply for its 2026 Research Fellowship, running from May to October 2026. This six‑month programme strengthens the research, analytical, and documentation skills of emerging scholars while contributing to WACSI’s mission of enhancing civil society in West Africa.

This year’s fellowship prioritizes indigenous knowledge in biodiversity and conservation, encouraging research that highlights community practices, CSO contributions, and replicable models that advance development across the region.

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship is open to young researchers from the following countries: Ghana, Guinea, Conakry, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal

Current staff of organisations that are part of the capacity-strengthening programme for organisations in the biodiversity sector are encouraged to apply

Those interested in honing their research skills and who may not necessarily be among the organisations in the above-mentioned programme are also encouraged to apply.

Contributors must show a strong correlation between their intended topic of interest and its relevance and/or applicability within the biodiversity and conservation sector.

Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to perform independent research.

Applicants must be able to communicate fluently either in English and/or French.

BENEFIT:

Active participation in this fellowship offers fellows with a keen interest in biodiversity and conservation access to a wide range of benefits to help successfully conduct their research or engage in a knowledge documentation project. Some specific benefits include but are not limited to the following:

Opportunity to publish in a well-read and globally acclaimed platform dedicated to research on civil society in West Africa.

Production of at least one publishable research report or policy document on biodiversity and conservation. This can be either an Issue Paper, an Op-Ed and/or blog articles.

Fellows will be assigned to mentors who will guide them throughout the fellowship.

The research findings and the fellows’ experience will be used to promote good practices in West Africa and beyond.

Research fellows will receive monthly stipends and a research allowance from the institute.

Fellows are provided with a wealth of opportunities, skills, and knowledge to better plan for or advance their future careers.

Candidates would develop at least one WACSeries publication that will be published on the institute’s website.

Free access to WACSI’s publications.

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