Short Description
The VILLA PÉROCHON — CACP, the SWISS LIFE FOUNDATION and the ADAGP are committed to supporting contemporary photographic creation by creating the Photography & Science Prize, with the media partners Fisheye and Sciences et Avenir – La Recherche. This annual prize is intended for all professional photographers on the French scene (French creators or artists working and/or residing in France, regardless of their nationality) developing an author’s photography. An endowment of 6,000 euros will support the winning photographer in finalizing a photographic series in progress, which combines photography (in all its forms) and science (all disciplines combined), in France and/or abroad. The remuneration of the winning photographer is included in the prize. At the end of the first exhibition at the Villa Pérochon in the autumn of 2026, the Villa Pérochon will do everything possible, in conjunction with the winner, to facilitate the circulation of the existing exhibition within cultural structures, including those of the Diagonal network
, a national network bringing together structures for the production and dissemination of contemporary photography in France (the cost of transporting the works to and from and the remuneration of the will be taken care of by the host structure). The winner will also benefit from dedicated communication with media partners. The presentation of the complete series will also be the subject of a round table with screening at the ADAGP in Paris (mandatory presence of the winner).
Eligibility
- This prize is open to all professional photographers in the French scene (French creators or artists working and/or residing in France, regardless of nationality) developing author-driven photography.
- The proposed photographic series must not have previously won a competition, prize, or festival (though it may have already benefited from a grant or residency).
- The jury will select only a photographic series that is in progress, not yet completed, fully combining photography and the sciences. All photographic styles are eligible, and all scientific disciplines may be explored.
- For logistical reasons, only individual applications are accepted.
Submission Requirements
- The completed and signed registration form.
- A biography (maximum 1 page) and a CV (maximum 1 page).
- A coherent selection of images from the ongoing photographic series. Each image must have a title and caption.
- A text presenting the ongoing photographic series (maximum 2,000 characters).
- A statement of intent describing the plan to complete the series. This statement must clearly detail the scientific disciplines, research laboratories, and scientific or academic figures involved. Contact with these entities is not required prior to submitting the application.
How to Apply
The application dossier must be sent by email as a single PDF file (Mac/PC compatible, without the need to download any software) to the following address: prix-photo-sciences@cacp-villaperochon.com
Program Benefits & Awards
A grant of 6,000 euros will support the winning photographer in completing an ongoing photographic series that combines photography (in all its forms) with the sciences (across all disciplines), in France and/or abroad. The photographer’s fee is included in the grant.
Following the first exhibition at Villa Pérochon in autumn 2026, the Villa will work closely with the winner to facilitate the circulation of the existing exhibition within cultural institutions, including, for example, those of the Diagonal network, a national network bringing together contemporary photography production and exhibition spaces in France. (The host institution will cover the cost of round-trip transport of the works and the winner’s fee.)
Entry Fee
None
Location
Niort, France
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 26 October 2025
Website Link: https://www.cacp-villaperochon.com/agenda/appel-a-candidature-prix-photo-sciences-2025/
