Submit your images from UChicago research to 2025 Science as Art contest

In the course of scientific research, beautiful images can appear in simulations, under microscopes or in photography. They can offer a window into the process of scientific research to the public, as well as inspiring a moment to step back and consider the beauty of the world. 

University Communications invites all members of the UChicago community to submit images from their scientific research for the fourth annual Science as Art contest. (See the winning entries from 2022, 2023, and 2024.)

The winner will receive $300 and a framed print of the winning image. A “fan favorite,” judged by the public on UChicago’s social media feeds, will also receive $150. The images will be displayed on the UChicago main website, the UChicago Intranet, social media and in exhibitions around campus.

Requirements: The images must be the result of research affiliated with the University of Chicago. They must be original images created by the submitters. The images must not be created using A.I. image generation tools, and must not be derived from patient data or samples.

Any commonly used image format is acceptable (though TIFFs are preferred). It should be the largest possible resolution. Multiple submissions are allowed.

The deadline to enter is Friday, March 14.

To submit an image to the contest, click here.

Questions? Send inquiries to contest@uchicago.edu.

Editor's Note: See the winners of the 2025 contest here.