The Carmignac Gestion Photojournalism Award was created two years ago to help fund a photojournalism report "on a proposed topic directly related to current affairs, over several months." It has been designed to allow photographers to "continue visiting zones that are neglected by the mainstream media outside of periods of conflict," while celebrating the photographers' "courage, audacity, freedom and determination," according to Edouard Carmignac.

Each year, one region of the world is chosen as the focus of the Prix Carmignac Gestion. In 2009 and 2010, the prize went to photographers who focused on Palestine and Afghanistan. This year, the Carmignac Gestion Photojournalism Award is looking for projects made in Zimbabwe or relating to the South African country. Entries will be judged by a panel chaired by Magnum Photos member Susan Meiselas.

The jury also includes Massimo Berruti, who won the 2010 edition of the Carmignac Gestion Award, as well as Christian Caujolle of Agence VU'. Sophie Bouillon, Philippe Guionie, Françoise Huguier, Yacoubé Konaté, Alessandra Mauro and Patrick de Saint Exupéry complete the panel.

The winner will receive a €50,000 grant to be used for the completion of his or her work. Carmignac Gestion will also help the photographer in putting together and promoting the report, with an exhibition and a book planned for release in the 12 months following completion.

The prize is open to all photographers irrespective of their age, nationality or experience. "This is an independent prize and all projects will be judged on their qualities, not on the name of the photographers who enter" says a spokeswoman.

The deadline for entry is 30 September. For more information and to enter, visit www.fondation-carmignac-gestion.com [the registration pack can be found on right-end side of the Fondation Carmignac Gestion site].