Best Scientific Image

Each year we look for the best scientific images of the Helmholtz Association, which showcase the outstanding portfolio of Helmholtz in imaging and the contribution of imaging science in solving major societal challenges.

Discover the winning images!

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Group photo of the awardees taken at the Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025 during the Awarding Ceremony for "Best Scientific Image Contest 2025"

Image: Jörg Modrow | info

Published on 26.06.2025

Best Scientific Image Contest 2025: Celebrating the Winners

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the Best Scientific Image Contest 2025. Discover all winning images and top-runners up!

Visual to promote the Best Scientific Image Contest 2025 showing several images of previous contests aligned and framed.

Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info

Published on 28.01.2025

Best Scientific Image Contest 2025: Call for Submissions

Submit your captivating scientific image(s) by February 14, 2025 for a chance to win the prestigious Helmholtz Imaging Best Scientific Image 2025 award, and valuable prizes. The awarding ceremony will take place during the Helmholtz Imaging Conference on June 25-27 in Potsdam.

Group photo of the five Best Scientific Image Contest Winners 2024 standing on stage holding their certificates surrounded by the exhibition of the winning images.

Image: Jörg Modrow | info

Published on 14.05.2024

Best Scientific Image Contest 2024: Discover the Winners!

The winners of the 2024 contest have been announced! Dive into the captivating world of scientific images as we celebrate this year’s winners across three categories: the Jury Award, Public Choice Award, and Participants’ Choice Award.

Decorative image to promote the Helmholtz Imaging Best Scientific image Contest showing an easel holding a picture of a white questionmark on black background..

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Published on 17.11.2023

Best Scientific Image Contest 2024

The call for the best scientific image 2024 is open. Submit your images by 23 February 2024 for a chance to win best image & prizes totaling 5000 EUR.

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Published on 15.06.2023

Best Scientific Image 2023: Who won this year’s contest?

The results are in! Discover who won best image in the categories “Jury Award”, “Public Choice Award” & “Participants’ Choice Award”!

Display of the three winning images of the 2022 best scientific image contest

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Published on 21.02.2023

Call for Best Scientific Image 2023

Submit your scientific image(s) by 15 March 2023 for a chance to win Best Scientific Image 2023!