AI Scientific Illustration Contest

Your Science, AI Art

About

AI is revolutionizing scientific research. As an AI scientific illustration tool, FigureLabs is hosting this AI Scientific Illustration Contest to ignite the creativity of researchers and showcase the immense potential of AI in scientific illustration.

Who Can Enter

This contest is open globally to all researchers, university faculty and students (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral), researchers at scientific institutions, independent scholars, and professionals in related fields who are interested in scientific illustration and AI technology.

Event Timeline

Submission Period: 2025/11/12 - 2025/12/30

Judging Period: 2026/01/01 - 2026/01/25

Results & Awards Announcement:

2026/01/30

Submission Format

A high-resolution image file (PNG or JPG, 300 dpi or higher)

Include a brief description in English (under 300 words)

Prizes and Awards

The following awards are established to recognize outstanding work and encourage scientific innovation

First Prize
(1 winner)

$1,000 USD

1-Year FigureLabs Pro Membership

Featured on the FigureLabs website and social media

Second Prize
(2 winners)

$500 USD

1-Year FigureLabs Pro Membership

Featured on the FigureLabs website and social media

Third Prize
(3 winners)

$100 USD

6-Month FigureLabs Pro Membership

Featured on the FigureLabs website and social media

Honorable Mention
(10 winners)

$20 USD

3-Month FigureLabs Pro Membership

Prize money will be paid out via bank transfer or PayPal, and memberships will be directly added to the winners' accounts.

Submission Requirements

Content:

Submissions must be original illustrations related to scientific research. This includes, but is not limited to, experimental flowcharts, data visualizations, conceptual diagrams, biological structures, chemical reactions, and physics diagrams. Works should demonstrate scientific accuracy, aesthetic appeal, and innovation.

Creation Tools:

Submissions can be created using any AI-powered illustration tool. (Submissions created using the FigureLabs platform will receive an additional 15 points. This must be noted upon submission).

Submission Format:

Submit a high-resolution image file (PNG or JPG, 300 dpi or higher). Include a brief description in English (under 300 words) explaining the scientific background and design concept. (If using FigureLabs, you must provide the original FigureLabs file or screenshots to verify its use).

Entry Limit:

Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 entries.

Copyright:

Entries must be original and not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights. Entrants must agree to allow FigureLabs to use their work for promotional activities (with author attribution).

How to Enter and Submit

Step One

Register

Visit the official FigureLabs contest webpage and fill in your personal information to complete registration.

Step Two

Submit Your Entry

Submit your entry files and description before the deadline. Each person may submit up to 3 entries.

Step Three

Await Results

A professional judging panel will review the entries based on the judging criteria. Winners will be announced on the FigureLabs official website on January 30, 2026.

Judging Criteria

40%

Scientific Accuracy

Does the work accurately reflect scientific facts, concepts, or data and adhere to professional standards?

35%

Visual Appeal

Does the work demonstrate professionalism in color, composition, clarity, and layout?

15%

Use of FigureLabs AI

Was FigureLabs used to generate this image?

10%

Clarity of Expression

Does the work clearly and effectively convey its scientific message?

Ready to win the grand prize?

Enter the FigureLabs AI Scientific Illustration Contest to win great prizes and let your research shine!

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