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Submit to International Vaccine Institute: 4th International Photo Contest 2026

Vaccination is one of humanity’s greatest achievements, reducing the burden of infectious diseases and saving millions of lives around the world every year. Behind every dose lies a deeper story: of science and discovery, of care and commitment, of individuals and communities united in the pursuit of a healthier future.

The International Vaccine Institute—an international organization whose mission is to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines, empowering vaccine equity, impact, and sustainability globally—invites you to participate in its 4th International Photo Contest. 

Through this global photography contest, we seek to elevate those stories—to capture the human face of vaccines and vaccination, especially in low- and middle-income countries where we work. Whether your lens finds brilliance in the lab, action in the field, or resilience in the faces of frontline heroes, we invite you to help us tell the story of vaccination in action. 

Contest Theme

A healthier world made possible by vaccination, available to everyone, everywhere.

Participants are invited to submit photographs that highlight the impact of vaccines and vaccination around the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where IVI works.

Categories

There are 3 categories in this contest:

  • Vaccines for a healthier world: Science and innovation for global health
  • Human connection: Community and care
  • Health heroes: From frontlines to laboratories 

Dates 

  • Deadline to enter: 17 July 2026 at 23:59 Korea Standard Time (KST)
  • Submission period: 11 May–17 July 2026 
  • Winners announced: Later in 2026  

Prizes 

  • Grand prize (1 winner): US$2,000 
  • Gold prize (1 winner): US$1,000 
  • Silver prize (2 winners): US$500 each 
  • Bronze prize (6 winners): US$200 each 
  • Honorable mentions 

All entries may be featured in IVI’s publications, website, or social media channels 

The photographer will be credited when the photo is used, whenever possible, as: IVI/[Photographer’s Name] 

Submission guidelines 

  • 1 photo per submission 
  • Maximum of 5 submissions per entrant 
  • Photos must be original works taken on or after 1 January 2022 
  • Format: JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIF, TIFF
  • Minimum size: 4000 x 3000 pixels 
  • Original files may be requested for selected entries 
  • No entry fee
  • All submissions must comply with the official Terms of Use

Judging criteria 

  • Technical quality 
  • Narrative impact 
  • Relevance to contest theme and category 

Contact 

 

International Vaccine Institute