Journey of a Lifetime is a grant of £4,000 for an original and inspiring journey anywhere in the world, awarded to those with a curiosity about the world and the desire to communicate with a wider audience.
The winner receives radio and broadcast training from the BBC, and records their journey for a BBC Radio 4 documentary.
The award inspires interest in the people and places of the world and to discover new radio broadcasting talent.
Download the guidelines from the link on the right. The next deadline will be 26 September 2008.
See past winners of the award
Listen to previous winners' shows on the BBC Radio 4 Journey of a Lifetime website.
Journey of a Lifetime 2008: 'The romance of reality'
Emily Ainsworth, winner of the 2008 Journey of a Lifetime, will explore Mexico from the inside out, traveling with a family circus.
She will paint a picture of life in a modern circus, contrasting the bright lights and fanfare of the ring with the harsh realities of the performers' everyday lives.
Emily's journey promises to provide a fascinating insight into the world behind the magic of the circus.
Listen to Emily's Journey of a Lifetime show on BBC website