Nikon Small World Competition
Applications for this opportunity are closed
The deadline passed on 29 April 2025. The details below are kept for reference.
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Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldPhotography and Filmmaking
- LocationRemotely
- Deadline2025-04-29
Opportunity description
The Nikon Small World is an international competition for images taken through the microscope.
There are two contests:
• Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is for images taken through a light microscope.
• Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition is for movies and digital time-lapse photography taken through a light microscope.
Images and videos do not need to be taken with a Nikon-branded microscope.
The entry is free.
Prizes
• Nikon Small World Contest
1st Prize: $3,000
2nd Prize: $2,000
3rd Prize: $1,000
4th Prize: $800
5th Prize: $600
6th Prize: $500
7th-10th Prizes: $400 each
11th-20th Prizes: $300 each
• Nikon Small World In Motion Contest
1st Prize: $3,000
2nd Prize: $2,000
3rd Prize: $1,000
4th Prize: $800
5th Prize: $600
Benefits
Prizes:
• Nikon Small World Contest:
- 1st Prize: $3,000
- 2nd Prize: $2,000
- 3rd Prize: $1,000
- Other prizes: ranging from $300 to $800
• Nikon Small World In Motion Contest:
- 1st Prize: $3,000
- 2nd Prize: $2,000
- 3rd Prize: $1,000
- Other prizes: ranging from $600 to $800
Eligibility criteria
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 18 years.
Images and videos must be taken through a microscope.
The entry is free.
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Nikon Small World Competition