Images of Research (IOR) is an opportunity for current University of Alberta graduate students from all disciplines to capture, share, and present the essence of their research in one image.

This competition and its virtual exhibition showcase and preserve graduate research in digital form, foster engagement, and support graduate students’ academic and career endeavours.

Submissions will be accepted until February 16, 2021 at 6 PM (deadline extended).

Winners and semifinalists will be selected by a multidisciplinary jury according to the following criteria:

• Overall originality/creativity
• Aesthetic appeal of image
• Relationship between image and Entrant’s research
• Clarity of written description and title

Four prizes will be awarded as follows:

• First Place - $800
• Second Place - $600
• Third Place - $500
• One People’s Choice - $250 (determined by online public vote)

Semi-finalist and winning images will be archived in the University of Alberta’s open access institutional repository (ERA).

This competition is organized by the University of Alberta Library (UAL) and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR), and facilitated in partnership with Campus Design & Print Solutions .

If you have questions, please see Frequently Asked Questions and Preparing Your Entry.