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				<title>16th Arbella International Photography Contest</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The 16th Arbella International Photography Contest invites amateur and professional photographers from around the world to participate in a free international competition. This photography competition features two categories: Beauty of Imperfection and Open. The competition offers a total of USD 10,500 in cash awards. The Grand Prize is USD 2,500.]]></description>
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							<p>The 16th Arbella International Photography Contest invites amateur and professional photographers from around the world to participate in a free international competition. This photography competition features two categories: Beauty of Imperfection and Open. The competition offers a total of USD 10,500 in cash awards. The Grand Prize is USD 2,500.</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>6 September 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>October 2026</strong></span></dd><dt>Suggested by</dt><dd><a href="https://arbellaphotocontest.com/" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Visit Contributor's Website">Alper Koç</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/16th-arbella-international-photography-contest/">16th Arbella International Photography Contest</a> on <a href="https://www.contestwatchers.com/category/grant/">Contest Watchers</a>.</p>
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				<title>2026 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Department are now accepting applications for the 2026 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security. The GCSP Prize for Innovation celebrates individuals and organisations that are advancing bold, creative, and impactful solutions in the field of global security. The first-place laureate receives a CHF 10,000 cash prize.]]></description>
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							<p>The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Department are now accepting applications for the 2026 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security. The GCSP Prize for Innovation celebrates individuals and organisations that are advancing bold, creative, and impactful solutions in the field of global security. The first-place laureate receives a CHF 10,000 cash prize.</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>23 September 2026</strong></span><span class="d-none d-sm-inline"> [ 1+ month remaining ]</span></dd><dt>Results Announcement Expected</dt><dd><span class="mx-1 badge bg-success label-cw-auto-fontsize cw-announcement"><strong>Fall 2026</strong></span></dd><dt>Suggested by</dt><dd><a href="https://www.gcsp.ch/events/apply-2026-gcsp-prize-innovation" rel="external" target="_blank" title="Visit Contributor's Website">Geneva Centre for Security Policy</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/2026-gcsp-prize-for-innovation-in-global-security/">2026 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security</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>
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				<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" 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="(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"> [ 5+ 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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