Nikon- Small World Photomicrography Competition 2017

What is Nikon- Small World Photomicrography Competition 2017?

The Nikon-Small World Photomicrography Competition 2017 is open to anyone with an interest in photography through the microscope. Any type of light microscopy technique is acceptable as phase contrast, polarized light, fluorescence, interference contrast, darkfield, confocal, deconvolution, and mixed techniques. Selection of the candidate will be judged by an independent panel of experts who are recognized authorities in the area of photomicrography and photography. These entries are judged on the basis of originality, informational content, technical proficiency and visual impact. The winner will receive 3000 USD and a trip to Nikon Headquarters in Japan. Interested candidate may submit up to three images in each contest for judging. A completed and signed official entry form, facsimile, or complete Internet entry form must be used.

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

1. Candidate above 18 years can apply.
2. Formal first prize winner can win other prizes apart from the first prize.
3. Any image which has already won any prize can not be the part of this competition.
4. Photography must be done by using Nikon microscope.
5. Macro photography is not allowed.

How can you apply ?

The application can be done online only by clicking here. Following steps are to be followed while filling the form:

Step 1: Write down your email id and password.

Step 2: A message will display "Your registration was successful, to login, you must verify the account through your email".

Step 3: Verify your email id by login using your email id and password.

Step 4: Images must be submitted as follows:

1. Upload your photograph, maximum file size must be 100MB.
2. The file size be no smaller than 3MB although smaller file sizes will not be disqualified.
3. The files must be in jpeg, png, psd, or tiff format. (Please submit the highest quality image with regard to file size, bit depth, and resolution.)
4. For images on film, a 35mm mounted transparency will be accepted, glass mounts are not accepted.

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