Infographic Design Contest
Deadline: 16 January
The IAEA invites early career professionals and students interested in safety and/or security of nuclear and radioactive material transport to submit an infographic that portrays one or more key concepts and themes related to the safe and secure transport of nuclear or radioactive material in a clear and engaging way.
The infographic should:
- Present technical information in a clear, accurate, and visually engaging way. Any text included must be in English.
- Communicate key and actionable informative messages about the safe and secure transport of nuclear and radioactive material for a wider audience such as the public, carriers/consignors, facility operators, or governments. Submissions will be judged based upon clarity, usefulness of messaging, and innovation.
- Be in JPEG, PNG or PDF format with a high resolution. Both horizontal and vertical formats are allowed.
- Be sent via email until 16 January 2026.
Participants must also complete the online form, providing details such as their full name, email address, date of birth, nationality, selected publication, and the intended audience for their infographic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
The contest is open to individuals aged 18 to 35 who are nationals of IAEA Member States. Participants must submit their entries individually; group submissions are not permitted.
What is the theme of the contest?
Participants are invited to create an original infographic that illustrates any of the conference theme, key concepts, tools, or techniques from any of the IAEA publications listed in the announcement.
The infographic should focus on making complex transport concepts clear and easy to understand for the intended wider audience.
What are the submission requirements?
Submissions must include:
- Infographic: An original infographic that presents technical information clearly and accurately, with all text in English.
- Form: The participants must complete an online form with their full name, date of birth, nationality, country of residence, email address, as well as to select the particular IAEA publication and intended audience among the provided list.
Can I use AI or specific design software to create my infographic?
Participants are free to use any design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Inkscape, Figma, etc.) to create their infographic. There are no restrictions on the software used, as long as the final submission meets the format and resolution requirements (JPEG, PNG, or PDF, high quality, unblurry).
AI tools may be used to assist with design inspiration (e.g. layout suggestions, colour palettes), but they must not be used to generate the infographic or its content. Infographics that are fully AI-generated or contain AI-generated text or data will be disqualified.
If you use AI-assisted elements, you must explicitly disclose:
- Which elements were created with AI assistance
- Which AI tools were used
- How AI was incorporated into your work
Failure to disclose AI use will result in disqualification.
What are the evaluation criteria?
Entries will be evaluated based on:
- Visual clarity and design quality
- Originality and creativity
- Technical accuracy
- Overall impact and effectiveness in communicating transport of nuclear and radioactive material concepts.
When will the results be announced?
The winners will be notified by early February 2026.
The winners will be required to provide additional documents, including a copy of the picture page of a valid passport and the editable design file of the infographic. Failure to respond within 5 days will result in loss of the right to claim the prize.
Who retains the rights to the submitted infographics?
If selected as a finalist, the participant agrees to assign to the IAEA all copyright in and to the infographic, including the right to publish, transmit, sell, distribute, modify, create derivative works, and otherwise use the drawing in electronic and print versions throughout the world, in all languages and media.
How will personal data be handled?
All personal data will be treated in accordance with the IAEA’s Personal Data Privacy Policy. Data collected will be used solely for the purpose of notifying and acknowledging the winners and organizing travel arrangements. Thereafter, the data will be deleted.
What is the infographic submission deadline?
The deadline for submission is 16 January 2026, at 11:59 PM (CET). Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.