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				<title>Global Sustainability Challenge 2026-27</title>
				<link>https://www.contestwatchers.com/global-sustainability-challenge-2026-27/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites students around the world to join the 2026-27 season of The Global Sustainability Challenge. The Global Sustainability Challenge, led by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adaptation &#38; Resilience. Winners receive cash prizes, global recognition, and an exclusive invitation to Stanford’s EcoGlobal program.]]></description>
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							<p>Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites students around the world to join the 2026-27 season of The Global Sustainability Challenge. The Global Sustainability Challenge, led by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adaptation &#38; Resilience. Winners receive cash prizes, global recognition, and an exclusive invitation to Stanford’s EcoGlobal program.</p>
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							<dl class="meta-list mt-3 mt-sm-0"><dt>Deadline</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-primary label-cw-auto-fontsize"><strong>22 November 2026</strong></span><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> [ 3+ weeks remaining ]</span></dd><dt>Results Announcement Expected</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-success label-cw-auto-fontsize cw-announcement"><strong>20 December 2026</strong></span></dd><dt>Suggested by</dt><dd><a href="https://globalsustainabilitychallenge.org/" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Visit Contributor&apos;s Website">Parul Gupta</a></dd><dt>Competition Cost</dt><dd><strong>Free to Enter</strong></dd></dl>						</aside>
						<p>Read more about <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/global-sustainability-challenge-2026-27/">Global Sustainability Challenge 2026-27</a> on <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/category/grant/">Contest Watchers</a>.</p>
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				<title>The Aftermath Project 2026 Post-Conflict Grant</title>
				<link>https://www.contestwatchers.com/the-aftermath-project-2026-post-conflict-grant/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Aftermath Project has opened its 2026 Post-Conflict Grant. The annual grant supports still-photography projects on the aftermath of conflict. The call is open to working photographers working on post-conflict issues anywhere in the world. One winner will be awarded The Aftermath Project&#8217;s $25,000 grant. In addition, four finalists will also be announced.]]></description>
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				<img width="620" height="380" src="https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Aftermath-Project-2026-Post-Conflict-Grant.webp" class="attachment-cw_contest_large size-cw_contest_large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Aftermath-Project-2026-Post-Conflict-Grant.webp 620w, https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Aftermath-Project-2026-Post-Conflict-Grant-390x239.webp 390w, https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Aftermath-Project-2026-Post-Conflict-Grant-460x282.webp 460w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" />			<br><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Photo from the &quot;Birds Unaccustomed to Gravity&quot; project by Tanya Habjouqa, The Aftermath Project&#039;s 2025 Post-Conflict Grant winner</figcaption>		</figure>
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							<p>The Aftermath Project has opened its 2026 Post-Conflict Grant. The annual grant supports still-photography projects on the aftermath of conflict. The call is open to working photographers working on post-conflict issues anywhere in the world. One winner will be awarded The Aftermath Project&#8217;s $25,000 grant. In addition, four finalists will also be announced.</p>
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							<dl class="meta-list mt-3 mt-sm-0"><dt>Deadline</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-primary label-cw-auto-fontsize"><strong>1 December 2026</strong></span><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> [ 4+ weeks remaining ]</span></dd><dt>Results Announcement Expected</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-success label-cw-auto-fontsize cw-announcement"><strong>End of December 2026</strong></span></dd><dt>Competition Cost</dt><dd><strong>Free to Enter</strong></dd></dl>						</aside>
						<p>Read more about <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/the-aftermath-project-2026-post-conflict-grant/">The Aftermath Project 2026 Post-Conflict Grant</a> on <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/category/grant/">Contest Watchers</a>.</p>
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				<title>14th PHODAR Biennial Series Awards: Traces Remain</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The 14th PHODAR Biennial invites photographers worldwide to submit their work on the theme “Traces Remain”. Founded in Bulgaria in 1999, PHODAR celebrates contemporary photography through its international competition, exhibitions, and publications. Its focus is the photographic series, encouraging projects that combine a distinctive visual language with depth of meaning. Awards include the Grand Prize, Debut Award, and Award for Humanistic Photography.]]></description>
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					<media:title type="html"><![CDATA[&copy;  Maxim Dondyuk]]></media:title>
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				<img width="620" height="380" src="https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/14th-PHODAR-Biennial-Series-Awards-Traces-Remain.webp" class="attachment-cw_contest_large size-cw_contest_large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/14th-PHODAR-Biennial-Series-Awards-Traces-Remain.webp 620w, https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/14th-PHODAR-Biennial-Series-Awards-Traces-Remain-390x239.webp 390w, https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/14th-PHODAR-Biennial-Series-Awards-Traces-Remain-460x282.webp 460w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" />			<br><figcaption class="visually-hidden">&copy;  Maxim Dondyuk</figcaption>		</figure>
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							<p>The 14th PHODAR Biennial invites photographers worldwide to submit their work on the theme “Traces Remain”. Founded in Bulgaria in 1999, PHODAR celebrates contemporary photography through its international competition, exhibitions, and publications. Its focus is the photographic series, encouraging projects that combine a distinctive visual language with depth of meaning. Awards include the Grand Prize, Debut Award, and Award for Humanistic Photography.</p>
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							<dl class="meta-list mt-3 mt-sm-0"><dt>Deadline</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-primary label-cw-auto-fontsize"><strong>1 January 2027</strong></span><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> [ 2+ months remaining ]</span></dd><dt>Results Announcement Expected</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-success label-cw-auto-fontsize cw-announcement"><strong>2027</strong></span></dd><dt>Suggested by</dt><dd><a href="https://ivaylobozhinov.com" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Visit Contributor&apos;s Website">Ivaylo Bozhinov</a></dd><dt>Competition Cost</dt><dd><strong>Free to Enter</strong></dd></dl>						</aside>
						<p>Read more about <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/14th-phodar-biennial-series-awards-traces-remain/">14th PHODAR Biennial Series Awards: Traces Remain</a> on <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/category/grant/">Contest Watchers</a>.</p>
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				<title>Sony World Photography Awards 2027</title>
				<link>https://www.contestwatchers.com/sony-world-photography-awards-2027/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Sony World Photography Awards 2027 just launched! The 20th edition is now open for entries from all around the world. Have you been working on an exciting new project? Or perhaps you’re focusing on striking single shots instead? Are you a photography student wanting to take the next step in your career, or maybe an aspiring creator 19 years-old and under, eager to share your talent with the world? The Sony World Photography Awards are completely free to enter and open to photographers worldwide shooting on any device. Top prizes include $25,000, a solo exhibition, top Sony digital imaging equipment, inclusion in the book, worldwide recognition through press and media coverage – plus more!]]></description>
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				<img width="620" height="380" src="https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sony-World-Photography-Awards-2027.webp" class="attachment-cw_contest_large size-cw_contest_large wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sony-World-Photography-Awards-2027.webp 620w, https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sony-World-Photography-Awards-2027-390x239.webp 390w, https://www.contestwatchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sony-World-Photography-Awards-2027-460x282.webp 460w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" />			<br><figcaption class="visually-hidden">Image source: Sony World Photography Awards 2027</figcaption>		</figure>
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							<p>Sony World Photography Awards 2027 just launched! The 20th edition is now open for entries from all around the world. Have you been working on an exciting new project? Or perhaps you’re focusing on striking single shots instead? Are you a photography student wanting to take the next step in your career, or maybe an aspiring creator 19 years-old and under, eager to share your talent with the world? The Sony World Photography Awards are completely free to enter and open to photographers worldwide shooting on any device. Top prizes include $25,000, a solo exhibition, top Sony digital imaging equipment, inclusion in the book, worldwide recognition through press and media coverage – plus more!</p>
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							<dl class="meta-list mt-3 mt-sm-0"><dt>Deadline</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-primary label-cw-auto-fontsize"><strong>12 January 2027</strong></span><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> [ 2+ months remaining ]</span></dd><dt>Results Announcement Expected</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-success label-cw-auto-fontsize cw-announcement"><strong>April 2027</strong></span></dd><dt>Competition Cost</dt><dd><strong>Free to Enter</strong></dd></dl>						</aside>
						<p>Read more about <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/sony-world-photography-awards-2027/">Sony World Photography Awards 2027</a> on <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/category/grant/">Contest Watchers</a>.</p>
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