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THE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

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Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

LOCATION: Europe

Nature photography is a great way to raise awareness of how crucial it is to protect our planet. These international photo awards are a chance for photographers of all levels to show off their work and share the wonders of the natural world.

No matter if you are passionate about landscapes, wildlife, or macro photography. The photo awards are your way to gain recognition and inspire others to take actions for the planet. 

ELIGIBILITY:

This international photo contest seeks to show incredible images that illustrate the beauty of our world and help raise awareness about its care. These photo awards are open to amateur and professional photographers alike. No matter their professional field or location.

The files must keep the following specifications:

sRGB or Adobe98 color space.

The minimum dimension must be 2500 pixels on the long side.

JPG format.

No watermarks / Copyright units / Logos on images.

Borderless photos only.

Maximum size 100 megabytes.

Finalists must provide a RAW file. This file will only be used to demonstrate ownership of the submitted image and to verify edit quantity. Winning participants who do not keep these eligibility criteria will be considered ineligible and disqualified with no right to appeal.

You can participate in as many categories as you wish with as many photographs as you want. The only important thing is that your photographs show how important and beautiful the natural environment is. That they remind us, once again, why they have to take care of it and give it the value it deserves.

At the Nature Photography Contest, they believe that photography is a powerful tool for sharing their values and concerns about the planet. Each of their categories seeks to showcase different aspects of nature, from its beauty to its challenges. By sharing your photos with them, you can contribute to their efforts to promote the protection and care of the natural world. Join in the mission and share your unique vision of nature through the photo competition.

BENEFIT:

These prizes include a 2000€ cash prize.

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ICGEB ARTURO FALASCHI SHORT-TERM PHD FELLOWSHIPS – SEPTEMBER 2026

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Application Deadline: 14 August 2026, 23:59 CET – Fellowship Expression of Interest 30 September 2026, 23:59 CET – Fellowship Full Application

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Pre-doctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, to facilitate access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless working abroad at the time of application.

Degree requirements: Applicants for ICGEB Trieste and Cape Town should hold a BSc (Honours) degree; applicants for ICGEB New Delhi should hold an MSc degree.

Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language, supported by a proficiency certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent). This document is not required when English is the medium of instruction; however, the university must provide an official certificate attesting to this.

Documents to be uploaded:

Please note that you will be requested to upload the following documents (PDF files):
Your full CV
A valid identification document (passport or identity card). Recommended passport validity should be at least 12 months.
English Certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge, or similar). This document is not required when English is the medium of instruction; however, the university must provide an official certificate attesting to this.

The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee will evaluate complete applications received by the closing date. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the outcome by e-mail only. Please note that the selection might take several weeks, depending on the number of applications received. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants at the end of the selection process.

The main criteria for selection include the scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV, and the potential benefit for the home country.

BENEFIT:

Financial support:

Duration: 1-12 months
Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): €1,500, New Delhi (India): US$1,122, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 16,500.

Travel: The fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.

Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.

Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.

ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.

Accommodation:

ICGEB Trieste: There is no housing service or accommodation facility. Fellows are provided with a list of possible contacts that offer housing options in Trieste.

ICGEB New Delhi: A guest house is run on campus, on a twin-share basis, for a nominal rate.

ICGEB Cape Town: Accommodation support is provided to fellows. Arrangements are agreed upon before arrival.

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