D-ITET Research Photo Competition 2019

For the D-ITET Research Photo Competition 2019, completed research as well as ongoing projects are accepted. All researchers at D-ITET may participate and enter a photo and the completed submission form.

• You may enter a photo that conveys how research is carried out and provides an insight into the methods, techniques and facilities used and you may also show the people and personalities behind the research.
• You may also enter a photo that depicts the research topic in a more abstract way rather than showing the research as it happens.

Please upload your photo and submission form as one zip-file to polybox or CIFEX and e-mail the link to by 10 February 2019. Feel free to contact us via the same e-mail address if there are any questions.

Photos and forms can only be submitted electronically through the above process, entries by e-mail will not be accepted. Entries should offer excellent print quality when reproduced in A3/A2 size in order to be entered into the competition. A maximum of three entries can be submitted per person. You will need to complete the submission form separately for each entry.

Imagine explaining your research and its benefit to a non-specialist audience e.g. to a high school student interested in enrolling at ETH. Please avoid scientific jargon. Title and text will be judged on the basis how well the "research story" is told and photo and text complement each other (see submissions from the competition 2016). It’s the whole "package" that counts:
 

• Interesting title for the photo
• Summary: Approximately 150 words describing the image, any noteworthy photographic details, what the research portrayed is about and the application of the research – how does it contribute to everyday life and knowledge?
• What is your personal motivation with your research, what makes it fascinating for you personally? (3 to 5 sentences)
• What are/were your biggest challenges and what is/was the biggest highlight in your project? (3 to 5 sentences)
• What makes your project interesting and relevant for other people and in what way will the results of your research change the world/our lives? (3 to 5 sentences)

Download To the submission form (DOCX, 32 KB)

A jury consisting of professors at D-ITET and a professional photographer will select five winning projects in February 2019. Winners will be notified and prizes awarded. Winning and shortlisted images will be presented in different media such as the D-ITET website, brochures, etc. All entered projects will be displayed in an exhibition at the D-ITET foyer.

Prize money in CHF (vouchers)

1st: 700.– / 2nd: 500.– / 3rd: 300.– / 4th & 5th: 150.–

Would you you like to borrow a professional photo camera? Get in touch with us:
Do you need equipment? You can rent it via ETH IT Services.
You can also use the video studio run by ETH Multi Media Services.

Images must relate to research within or strongly associated with D-ITET. All images submitted should be the work of the individual
submitting them. Each entrant is responsible for ensuring that the image they submit has been taken with permission of the subject and does not infringe the copyright of any 3rd party or any laws. By submitting an image to the competition the owner allows it to be used without charge in publicity associated with D-ITET. For example, this includes printing it as a poster to display within ETH Zurich and publication in ETH literature and websites etc. No responsibility can be accepted for lost entries.