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IMAGES OF RESEARCH COMPETITION + EXHIBITION 2025

COMING SOON!

Plans are in the works for our 2025 competition. Check back soon for details.

NEED INSPIRATION?

All 2024 submissions and semi-finalists can be viewed on our virtual gallery.

2024 Virtual Gallery


OVERVIEW

The competition is open to all current U of A graduate and post-doctoral students.

A complete submission package includes an image, of proper size and quality, and written components.


TIMELINE

More information is coming soon!


ADJUDICATION

A multidisciplinary jury will select semi-finalists and winners according to the following criteria:
  • Overall originality/creativity of the submission.
  • Aesthetic appeal of the image.
  • Relationship between image and student's research.
  • Clarity of title and written description.

Judges are comprised of members of the U of A community, and can include members from the greater community at-large.

The jury will select the first, second, and third place winners. One entry chosen from the semi-finalists will be awarded People's Choice, as determined by an online public vote.


PRIZES

  1. FIRST PRIZE
    $800
  2. SECOND PRIZE
    $600
  3. THIRD PRIZE
    $500
  4. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
    $250