Open Call: Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition

Submissions are now open for the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, an event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding efforts of those who capture the intricacies of the microscopic world through light microscopy.

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About the Competition

The Nikon Small World Competition is open to anyone with a passion for microscopy and photography. The competition is inclusive, welcoming entries from both professionals and hobbyists alike. Nikon encourages a diverse range of subject matter, and any light microscopy technique is eligible, including phase contrast, polarized light, fluorescence, interference contrast, darkfield, confocal, deconvolution, and mixed techniques.

Entries are judged by an independent panel of experts who are recognized authorities in the fields of photomicrography and photography. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, informational content, technical proficiency, and visual impact.

Prize Information

The competition offers a range of prizes, with twenty (20) winners ranked from first (1st) place to twentieth (20th) place. Additional Honorable Mention prizes and prizes for images of distinction may also be awarded at the judges' discretion. The prize details are as follows:

• First Prize: Five Thousand U.S. Dollars ($5,000.00)
• Second Prize: Three Thousand U.S. Dollars ($3,000.00)
• Third Prize: One Thousand Five Hundred U.S. Dollars ($1,500.00)
• Fourth Prize: Eight Hundred U.S. Dollars ($800.00)
• Fifth Prize: Six Hundred U.S. Dollars ($600.00)
• Sixth Prize: Four Hundred U.S. Dollars ($400.00)
• Seventh to Tenth Prizes: Three Hundred U.S. Dollars ($300.00) each
• Eleventh to Twentieth Prizes: Two Hundred U.S. Dollars ($200.00) each
• Honorable Mentions: One Hundred U.S. Dollars ($100.00) each
• Images of Distinction: A Nikon-branded promotional item valued at approximately Thirty-Five U.S. Dollars ($35.00) or a $35.00 gift card

All prizes (except the promotional item) will be awarded as Visa gift cards preloaded with the respective prize amount in U.S. Dollars. Please note that Visa is not a sponsor of or associated with this competition, and the gift card is subject to Visa’s applicable terms and conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and have access to a light microscope. However, certain individuals are ineligible to participate, including:

• Employees of Nikon Instruments Inc., Shaw & Todd, Inc., their parent and affiliated companies, and their immediate family and household members
• The Competition Judges and their immediate family and household members
• Individuals involved in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of microscopes, related accessories, and/or photographic equipment

Participation in the competition and receipt of any prize may be restricted or void where prohibited.

For more information, visit Nikon Small World.

Highlights

• Donor Name: Nikon Small World
• Grant Size: $1,000 to $10,000
• Source URL: https://enter.nikonsmallworld.com/small-world/
• Publish Date: 02-Sept-2024 12:00 am
• Deadline Date: 30-Apr-2025 12:00 am