Science as Art Awards

Credit: John Griffin
Credit: John Griffin

Celebrating the best in IMB life sciences research for discovery, invention and application.

At IMB, we explore the building blocks of life itself in remarkable and unprecedented detail for disease discovery, invention and application. 

Using cutting-edge research technologies and facilities, we generate powerful insights and essential information to understand, prevent and treat disease; and create more sustainable cities, fuels and foods.

With advanced microscopy we can watch cancer cells spread in real time.

With high-performance computing we can reveal disease patterns in large genomic datasets.

And with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy we can map the chemical structure and therapeutic potential of spider venom.

These awards, which are an initiative of the Students of IMB Association (SIMBA), provide an opportunity for us to share the beauty and wonder of the building blocks of life through images and artworks that excite and inspire us.

We look forward to sharing the images and artworks that feature in this year’s collection and hope they will inspire in you the same curiosity that drives us.

Download the awards poster (PDF, 1MB)

See the stunning images in this year's awards

10 July: Online submissions open

3 October: Online submissions close (5pm)

30-31 October: Exhibition and winners announced at IMB Research Days

The judging panel will consist of a range of internal and external members of the IMB community.

Members of the judging panel will be announced soon.

Judges will assess content based on the specified criteria.

The judging panel's decisions will be final.

There will be prizes available for each of the three award categories. The number of awards granted will be at the discretion of the judging panel.

IMB Science as Art Award winners will receive a monetary prize.

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