Events in Physics
The Royal Society invites entries to its photography prize. This recognises aesthetically pleasing photos that capture interesting scientific phenomena making science accessible to a wide audience. Applicants may submit entries to one or more of the following categories:
鈥stronomy – for images of astronomical bodies, or that demonstrate astronomical or astrophysical phenomena;
鈥ehaviour – for images that show the behaviour of living species;
鈥arth science and climatology – for images of physical processes or features related to Earth, including its oceans and atmosphere;
鈥cology and environmental science – for images that demonstrate the interaction of species within the environment and the environment itself;
鈥icro-imaging – for any images taken using microscopes and other high-magnification imaging devices.
The competition is open to scientists studying or working in science at graduate level or above, excluding employees of the Royal Society. Photographs must not have been taken more than five years prior to the competition opening date or been selected as a winner in any competition.
Each category has a prize worth 拢500, with the overall winner receiving a prize of 拢1,000.