Prize

Wellcome Photography Prize 2027

Monographica Photography

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Closes

October 21, 2026

Effort

About 3 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Biennial photography prize bringing together photography and scientific imaging around health and science themes: discovery research, mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. Three categories: striking solo photography (single image), storytelling series (3–5 images), and scientific and medical imaging (single image made with scientific or medical technique). Eligible work includes documentary, clinical, studio, still-life, close-up, photomacrography, microscopy, and medical imaging such as CT, PET, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, thermography, and emerging biomedical imaging. Illustration, moving image and AI-generated images not accepted. Images must be taken after 31 December 2021 and submitted at print resolution. Judges assess creativity and visual impact, storytelling and relevance, and technical excellence.

Who it is for

Photographers and image makers worldwide of any background or experience level.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

international

Where

International

When

October 21, 2026

Ends June 30, 2027

What you get

Category winners receive £10,000; 22 further entries across all three categories receive £1,000 each. Winners and top entries receive international media coverage and may be invited to showcase work at events.

What you need to apply

  • 1–5 images at print resolution, 5 required

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://opencalls.monographica.com/wellcome-photography-prize-2027/