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Nikon Small World 2027 Photomicrography and Video Competition
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2027-04-30
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Nikon Instruments Inc.
- Deadline
- 30 April 2027
- Where
- Online
- Compensation
- Cash prizes: $3,000 (1st), $2,000 (2nd), $1,000 (3rd), with decreasing awards through 20th place in photomicrography; $3,000 (1st), $2,000 (2nd), $1,000 (3rd), $800 (4th), $600 (5th) in Small World in Motion; honorable mentions receive $200 each; top 20 photomicrographs exhibited in museums and science centers; featured on scientific journal covers
- Disciplines
- Photography, Video
About this opportunity
The 53rd annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography and Video Competition invites submissions of still images and videos captured using light microscopy to reveal the hidden beauty of microscopic subjects. Open to anyone 18+ with access to a light microscope, entries are judged on creativity, technical skill, and visual impact. Winners receive cash prizes, exhibition opportunities, and publication features.
Who can apply
- Open to anyone aged 18 or older with access to a light microscope.
- Submissions must be created using a light microscope and objective; electron microscopy, macro photography, and AI-generated work are not eligible.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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