A celebration of the striking and colourful work that scientists do around the world
Submissions are open 10 – 28 March 2025.

The #ScientistAtWork photo competition invites Nature readers to share some of their favourite snaps from their working lives. Winners are chosen by a panel of our staff, and will be featured in an issue of Nature, receive a full print and online subscription to the magazine as well as a cash prize.

Key dates:

• 10 March 2025 : Competition opens
• 28 March 2025 by 23:59, UK time : Deadline for submissions
• April 2025 : Winners announcement

Eligibility criteria:

• Photos that celebrate and showcase the diverse, interesting, challenging, striking and colourful work that scientists do anywhere in the world.
• Open to anyone who isn’t a professional photographer (defined as someone who makes less than 25% of their income from photography).
• Photos that are of sufficient quality to print — as a general rule, they should be at least 2,000 pixels on their longer edge.

Applications must be submitted via e-mail to photocompetition@nature.com