Following the success of past Image of the Year Awards, Evident is continuing to search for the best light microscopy images in 2024. The fifth Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award recognizes the very best in scientific imaging worldwide. For the first time, the contest includes a new video category to show the art of capturing small changes in motion under the microscope. Participants can win an SZX7 microscope with a DP23 digital camera, X Line™ objectives, a CX23 microscope, or an SZ61 microscope.
Deadline for entries is May 31, 2024, at 12 p.m. EST
Each participant may submit up to three photos and up to three videos taken with a light microscope. Images taken with an electron microscope are not eligible.
Prizes
The global prize and three regional prizes for Asia, Europe, and the Americas will be awarded to the scientific images that receive the highest scores. Additional prizes will be awarded to the global winner of a dedicated category for video and the winner of a dedicated category for materials science and engineering images.
• The Global Photo Winner
SZX7 Microscope with DP23 Digital Camera or X Line Objectives (UPLXAPO 4X, 10X, 20X, and 40X)
• The Global Video Winner and Each Regional Winner (Asia; Europe; Americas)
CX23 Microscope or SZ61 Microscope
Website link: https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/en/landing/ioty-2024/