Each year, we invite neuroscience researchers engaged with or interested in the BRAIN Initiative to submit their most creative, beautiful, and inspiring images or short videos of the brain. This year's contest received many excellent submissions. Now, it's your turn to participate in the decision-making process. We need your help identifying the photos and videos that best capture the creative spirit of the BRAIN Initiative.
Cast your vote by June 3! The top three winners for each category will be announced during the 10th Annual BRAIN Initiative Conference and receive a certificate recognizing their exceptional accomplishment. Winners and finalists may also be featured in future products, such as BRAIN Initiative Alliance achievements articles, NIH and BRAIN Director’s Blog posts, and the annual BRAIN Initiative calendar.
Please help us spread the word about the contest and encourage others to vote by June 3! Let's make this year's competition the most engaging and exciting yet!
Prizes
The top three photo and video winners will receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishment, recognition during the 10th Annual BRAIN Initiative Conference, and will have their submissions posted on the NIH BRAIN Initiative website. In addition, the finalists will have a chance to be featured in our popular BRAIN Initiative calendar.
2024 BRAIN Initiative Calendar
Past Winners
Check out the winning entries from past contests below.
2023 Winners
Video Winners
Photo Winners
2022 Winners
Video Winners
Photo Winners
2021 Winners
Download the 2022 BRAIN Initiative single page calendar(pdf, 5983 KB) featuring the top entries from the 2021 BRAIN Initiative Photo & Video Contest.
Video Winners
Photo Winners
2020 Winners
Download the 2021 BRAIN Initiative single page calendar(pdf, 2289 KB) featuring the top entries from the 2020 BRAIN Initiative Photo & Video Contest.
Video Winners
Photo Winners
2019 Winners
Video Winners
Photo Winners