COMPETITIONS

The Scottish Microscopy Society is delighted to run image competitions throughout the year, showcasing some of the fantastic imaging that has been performed by talented scientists all over Scotland. To find out more about upcoming competitions, check here and on our social media feeds for details and entry deadlines. To explore some of the fantastic entries we have received in previous years, please follow the links below! We would like to thank the generosity of our industry sponsors, who have frequently provided prizes for our competition winners.

CUrrent competitions

SMS 2024 SYMPOSIUM Image COmpetitions: Launching in october

Enter to be in with a chance of winning £50.

All submissions will be judged based on the following criteria:
1. Visual impact
2. Technical Difficulty
3. Scientific Significance

Winners will be announced at the 50th Annual SMS Symposium on 27th November 2021! Find out more information here

Good luck, and happy imaging!

explore past competitions

View the winning image and shortlisted entries in our 2021 Winter SMS Image Contest.

View the winning image and shortlisted entries in our 2020 Summer SMS Image Contest.