Imaging Awards

Each year, the Notre Dame Integrated Imaging Facility (NDIIF) recognizes and honors its users through the presentation of its annual Imaging Awards.

The author nominated to win will be presented with a certificate and also receive a small honorarium.

Best Material Sciences Publication Imaging Award 

Criteria

The award will be judged on the basis of a piece of original research in the physical and material sciences involving microscopy. The selection of the winner will take into account the impact level of the journal, the cutting-edge discovery of the research conducted, and all levels of innovation and sophistication required to obtain the image. Collaboration across disciplines is encouraged but not required for the submission. Consideration is given to publications whose work utilized multiple facets of the NDIIF.

Eligibility

• Image must have been taken on a piece of NDIIF equipment.

• Image must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal during the calendar year 2022.

• Image must have been taken by a University of Notre Dame faculty member or student who is a co-author of the relevant publication.

Important Notes

• Awardees will be chosen by a Committee appointed by the NDIIF Director.

• Current NDIIF staff and steering committee members are eligible to apply.

• People may apply for more than one award or be listed on multiple applications.

• One representative of each winning publication will be required to present a short lecture on their research at an NDIIF Event. More details to follow upon receipt of the award.

Deadline

The nomination period is currently open and will close Friday, April 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM Eastern.

How to Apply

A nomination for Best Imaging Publication can be made by any co-author of a publication that appeared online in the 2022 calendar year, using the nomination form below.

Apply for the Best Material Sciences Publication Imaging Award here!

Best Biological Publication Imaging Award  

Criteria

The award will be judged on the basis of a piece of original research with biological applications highlighting histology, microscopy, or InVivo imaging. The selection of the winner will take into account the impact level of the journal, the cutting-edge discovery of the research conducted, and all levels of innovation and sophistication required to obtain the image. Collaboration across disciplines is encouraged but not required for the submission. Consideration is given to publications whose work utilized multiple facets of the NDIIF.

Eligibility

• Image must have been taken on a piece of NDIIF equipment.

• Image must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal during the calendar year 2022.

• Image must have been taken by a University of Notre Dame faculty member or student who is a co-author on the relevant publication.

Important Notes

• Awardees will be chosen by a Committee appointed by the NDIIF Director.

• Current NDIIF staff and steering committee members are eligible to apply.

• People may apply for more than one award or be listed on multiple applications.

• One representative of each winning publication will be required to present a short lecture on their research at an NDIIF Event. More details to follow upon receipt of the award.

Deadline

The nomination period is currently open and will close on Friday, April 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM Eastern.

How to Apply

A nomination for Best Imaging Publication can be made by any co-author of a publication that appeared online in the 2022 calendar year, using the nomination form below.

Apply for the Best Biological Publication Imaging Award here!

Previous Awardees

Past image award winners can be viewed here.