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13TH INTERNATIONAL AWARD ON SCIENTIFIC AND NATURE ILLUSTRATION ILLUSTRACIENCIA

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Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (11:59pm mainland Spain time).

LOCATION: Spain

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), through its Deputy Vice-Presidency for Scientific Culture and Citizen Science (VACC-CSIC), the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN-CSIC) and the Instituto Español Oceanográfico (IEO-CSIC), together with the Associació Catalana de Comunicació Científica (ACCC), are organizing the 13th edition of the ‘International Award for Scientific and Nature Illustration ILLUSTRACIENCIA’. The initiative aims to promote scientific culture through scientific illustration, as well as to encourage the development and knowledge of this discipline long linked to science and science communication.

ELIGIBILITY:

The competition is free to enter.

All individuals or teams of individuals over 18 years old may participate in this award, regardless of their current country of residence. The winners of the previous edition, the members of the organizing committee, the members of the jury, and the teaching staff of the Illustraciencia Academy are excluded from this call.

Each participant may submit a single work, using the web form at the link www.Illustraciencia.info/participa, indicating their details and those of the submitted work, as well as the category in which it is entered. In the case of participating as a team, the names of all its members must be indicated.

The theme of the illustrations must be related to science and/or nature, and the technique is free. The work may deal with topics related to all areas of scientific production and knowledge and must have been created between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. It is mandatory to indicate whether Artificial Intelligence has been used in its creation.

For registration, the size of the original illustration must be adapted to the following size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) 150 DPI in RGB. The proposal must not include watermarks, titles, or texts (except for possible signatures, numbers, or letters of figures and symbols that are part of the work). The image file of the illustration must be named with the title of the submitted proposal. Example: “Loligo-vulgaris.jpg ”.

BENEFIT:

The Illustraciencia Award grants an endowment of 1,000 euros per winning work in each of the three categories. The authors of the 40 selected works, the Public Mention, and the Jury Mentions will receive a digital certificate of accreditation. The corresponding personal income tax reduction (IRPF) will be applied to the monetary prizes.

Awarded participants must submit by email within a maximum period of ten days the following documentation:

Copy of passport or identification document.

Certificate of bank account ownership.

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MCDONNELL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS ACADEMY WASHU GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy at WashU is an esteemed fellowship program that unites exceptional graduate students from across the globe. We are now accepting applications through January 31, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

To qualify to apply for the McDonnell International Scholars Academy fellowship program:

Applicants must submit an application to an eligible WashU doctoral or master’s degree program. For most programs, applicants can submit their applications to both the desired graduate program and the McDonnell Academy through the WashU graduate application portal. Application to the McDonnell Academy is separate from and in addition to an application to a graduate degree program at Washington University in St. Louis.

Applicants must have earned or plan to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher before the end of the 2025-2026 academic year (July 2026). This fellowship is not available for undergraduate studies.

Applicants from all domestic and international institutions are welcome to apply! Priority is given to international graduate candidates who are graduates of one of the 30+ partner universities.

To complete your application, you must submit the following materials:

Personal essay – Write an essay, 750 words or less, explaining why you want to be a McDonnell Scholar and how the McDonnell Academy fellowship will impact your goals and career aspirations. 

Short video—Record a two-minute video using the provided prompts to help us get to know you beyond your academic pursuits.

BENEFIT:

Comprehensive Support: Scholars benefit from a fully funded scholarship covering tuition, a generous monthly stipend, professional development funding, and a one-time relocation allowance. In addition, they gain access to extensive resources such as networking opportunities, specialized workshops, exclusive events, and corporate showcases. These opportunities provide invaluable insights, exposure, and connections that will significantly enhance their professional growth.

Leadership Development: Scholars engage in enriching learning opportunities that have been specially tailored to develop leadership skills and to prepare them to tackle complex issues with ingenuity and resilience.

Community Living: Scholars have the opportunity to reside in private, modern cohort housing within walking distance to campus, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among fellow Scholars. 

Mentorship by Renowned Faculty: Scholars partner with world-class faculty who provide personalized mentorship and guidance to support academic and professional development.

Immersive Cultural Experiences: Scholars experience life in vibrant St. Louis and participate in cultural events and activities with McDonnell Scholars & Alumni from more than 70 academic programs and 50 international institutions around the world. Each year, first- and second-year McDonnell Scholars travel to New York and Washington, D.C., where they gain enriching insights into business, entrepreneurship, finance, media, and government.

Communications Training: Scholars participate in specialized communication training courses to enhance their interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.

Global Network: New scholars join a diverse and vibrant community of scholars and alumni from across the globe, creating lifelong connections that bridge cultures and academic disciplines.

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