IAEA Launches Infographic Contest for Early Career Professionals Ahead of 2025 Nuclear Emergency Conference

In the lead-up to the Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Building the Future in an Evolving World 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced an Infographic Design Contest aimed at engaging young professionals in emergency preparedness and response (EPR).

Open to individuals aged 18 to 35 from IAEA Member States, the contest invites participants to creatively visualize key concepts from selected IAEA EPR publications. Entries must be submitted by 17 August 2025, with finalists gaining global exposure and a chance to present at the prestigious conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Applicants are required to design an original infographic that interprets technical EPR themes in a visually compelling and easily understandable manner. They may choose from a list of official IAEA EPR publications covering a wide range of topics - from public communication and medical response to emergency simulations and strategy development.

The goal is to make nuclear and radiological emergency concepts more accessible to broader or targeted audiences, emphasizing clarity, creativity, and scientific accuracy.

Contest Details

At initial submission, you send the infographic file via email (EPRFuture@iaea.org). Later, shortlisted participants send a video by email, and finalists send editable files plus a passport copy.

• Deadline: 17 August 2025, 11:59 PM (CET)
• Format: JPEG, PNG, or PDF, high-resolution
• Language: All text must be in English
• Submission: Email the infographic and complete the required online form
• Eligibility: Individuals aged 18–35 from IAEA Member States (no group submissions allowed)

AI tools may be used only for design inspiration (e.g., layout or color palette ideas). Infographics must not be fully AI-generated, and any AI-assisted elements must be transparently disclosed.

Global Recognition and Prizes

The top 5 winners will receive:

• An all-expenses-paid trip to Riyadh to present their infographic at the EPR2025 Conference
• A feature in the IAEA Bulletin
• Promotion on UN-NYG and IAEA-NS social media platforms
• Display of the winning infographic at the conference and at the UN Headquarters in Vienna

Other finalists will also gain exposure through displays and social media features.

Timeline

• September 2025: Shortlisted candidates notified and invited to submit a short video about the role of early career professionals in EPR.
• October 2025: Winners announced. Winners must submit additional documentation, including a valid passport copy and an editable design file.

The IAEA retains full rights to use all selected infographics in print and digital media globally.