Nikon Fotobus Grant 2026 — Germany Austria Switzerland Photography Awards
Free photography grants for students or photographers aged 30 and under living in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Deadline 1 November 2026; awards €5,000, €3,000 and €2,000.
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| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| General entry | 0 EUR |
Prizes
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| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Prize | 5000 EUR |
About This Competition
The Nikon Fotobus Grant 2026 supports ongoing photography projects by young photographers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The application deadline is 1 November 2026; confirm the closing hour and submission portal before entering. Applications are free. Individuals or collectives may enter if eligible members are full-time university students or aged 30 and under and reside in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Three grants provide €5,000, €3,000 and €2,000 respectively, with a Nikon camera for each recipient. There are no genre restrictions, but projects must be ongoing. Entrants must comply with the World Press Photo Code of Ethics, with AI-generated images prohibited and staging or digital manipulation disclosed. The organizer plans a 20-project shortlist on 1 December 2026 and winners on 15 December 2026. Grant recipients provide a final usage report after the funding period. Source and application overview: https://phmuseum.com/news/a-guide-to-november-2026-photo-awards-open-calls . Check the Nikon Fotobus official organizer rules before submission.
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Full-time university students or photographers aged 30 and under residing in Germany, Austria or Switzerland; individuals or collectives
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Free entry. Applicants must be full-time university students in Germany, Austria or Switzerland or photographers aged 30 or younger residing in one of those countries. Project must already have started. Refer to organizer rules for group submissions and image ethics.
How to Enter
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Apply through the official Picter application linked on the Fotobus Society website by 1 November 2026 at 23:59 Berlin time. Submit a project description of up to 3,000 characters, up to 30 images and a biography.
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Who can enter this competition?
Full-time university students or photographers aged 30 and under residing in Germany, Austria or Switzerland; individuals or collectives
What is the submission deadline?
November 1, 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Berlin).
Is the competition free to enter?
Entry is listed as Free.
Is this competition online or offline?
The competition mode is not currently specified.
What prize is offered?
The listed prize information is: Cash — EUR 5000.
Where can I find the official entry instructions?
Use the official entry link near the top of this page.
What should I check before submitting?
Free entry. Applicants must be full-time university students in Germany, Austria or Switzerland or photographers aged 30 or younger residing in one of those countries. Project must already have started. Refer to organizer rules for group submissions and image ethics.
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