#ERN 2023 Photo Competition

The European Commission started the European Researchers’ Night in 2005 and its mission is to show that science is not dull, but on the contrary, is a source of interesting and fascinating phenomena.

With the #ERN2023 Photo Competition, we aim to celebrate science, technology and art in the most creative way. The most eclectic mix of ideas, disciplines and perspectives creates the most far-reaching conversations, in-depth debates, and inspiring developments.

Whether you’re a student, teacher, artist, scientist, engineer, designer, or educator – join the challenge and share your creativity!

The European Researchers’ Night 2023 will happen on September 29, 2023, and it will take place in different cities in Portugal – Braga, Coimbra, Lisboa and Évora. In Braga, it will happen at Altice Fórum Braga. This year’s theme is Science for Everyone – Sustainability and Inclusion.

Now is the time to showcase the creative side of science. The #ERN2023PhotoCompetition is an open competition and everyone is encouraged to submit up to two original photographs in the following category:

→ ‘Science for Everyone – Sustainability and Inclusion’ (nano/micro images obtained through microscopes, images related to the labs, setups, sample preparation, simulations, everyday life related to science, etc.)

Your talent and unique visualisations are honoured and celebrated. Whether you’re a student, teacher, artist, scientist, engineer, designer, or educator – join the challenge and share your creativity!

Call For Submissions
Jul. 1 – Sep.10 2023

Science and art are often seen as disciplines with little in common. But research has shown that artistic and scientific creativity are closely correlated. And this is the time to prove it!

GENERAL INFO

  • The European Researchers’ Night 2023 will take place in different cities of Portugal – Braga, Coimbra, Lisboa and Évora. In Braga, it will happen at Altice Fórum Braga.
  • This year’s theme is Science for Everyone – Sustainability and Inclusion.
  • The #ERN203PhotoCompetition welcomes applicants of any nationality and any age.
  • Each applicant is allowed to submit two images.
  • There is no submission fee.
  • The selected works will be exhibited at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory on September 30, 2023. And all images will be displayed online.

PRIZES

  • 3 winners will be selected and the prizes will be the following:
    • 1st Place: €300,00 FNAC Voucher
    • 2nd Place: €175,00 FNAC Voucher
    • 3rd Place: €75,00 FNAC Voucher

EVALUATION

  • All selected photos will be evaluated by a jury composed of representatives of the following areas: creative, innovation and scientific.

TIMELINE

  • Submission deadline: 10 September 2023
  • Announcement of pre-selected projects: 18 September 2023
  • Exhibition: 30 September 2023

HOW TO APPLY 

  • Send your photos by 10 September 2023
  • In the application form, please insert the link to download your work(s).
  • A confirmation email will be delivered to the email specified in the application form. If you do not receive an email from us within 3 working days, please contact us at communication@inl.int.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 

Photography

  • All digital files must be sent in JPEG format with a size of 2,000 px on the long side, between 150dpi and 300dpi, and saved at a high-quality level.

SELECTED WORKS

  • The selected works and applicants will be announced on September 30, 2023.
  • We will require high-resolution digital files from all selected applicants for exhibition and promotion.
  • We will cover the production cost and installations of selected works. The final presentation of the works will be decided by the curatorial team and organizer (confirming it meets all criteria).

If you have any questions, please contact us at communication@inl.int.

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