International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Building the Future in an Evolving World - Infographic Design Contest

Infographic Design Contest

Deadline: 17 August 2025

The IAEA invites early career professionals, interested in emergency preparedness and response topics, to submit an entry that demonstrates their understanding and creative interpretation of key ideas, concepts, tools, techniques, strategies, frameworks, or takeaways from the following list of IAEA EPR publications:

• Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Combined with Other Incidents or Emergencies.
• Considerations in the Development of a Protection Strategy for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.
• Preparation, Conduct and Evaluation of Exercises to Test Preparedness for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Information Management System (EPRIMS).
• Method for Developing a Communication Strategy and Plan for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.
• Communication with the Public in a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.
• Manual for First Responders to a Radiological Emergency.
• Guidance for Medical Physicists Responding to a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.
• Generic Procedures for Medical Response During a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.

The infographic should:

• Present technical information in a clear, accurate, and visually engaging way. Any text included in the infographic must be in English.
• Be submitted in JPEG, PNG or PDF format with a high, unblurry resolution. Both horizontal and vertical formats are allowed.

• Be sent via email by August 17th.

Participants must also complete the online form, providing details such as their full name, email address, date of birth, nationality, selected EPR publication, and the intended audience for their infographic.

Shortlisted participants will be notified by the first week of September and invited to submit a short video addressing a question about the involvement of early career professionals in EPR.

Prizes for the top 5 winners include:

• All-expenses-paid trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to present at the conference
• Feature in the IAEA Bulletin.
• Feature in the UN-NYG and IAEA-NS social media platforms.
• Infographic displayed at the EPR2025 Conference and the UN Headquarters in Vienna.

Additional recognition for other finalists includes:

• Infographic displayed at the EPR2025 Conference and the UN Headquarters in Vienna.
• Opportunity to feature their work on UN-NYG and IAEA-NS social media platforms.

Please review the terms and conditions of the contest.

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 key concepts, tools, or techniques from any of the selected IAEA EPR publications. The infographic should focus on making complex EPR concepts accessible and understandable to a broader audience, or tailored to a specific audience, if preferred.

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 EPR publication and intended audience among the provided list

Instructions for the second phase will be provided only to shortlisted participants.

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 EPR concepts.

When will the results be announced?

• First week of September 2025: Shortlisted participants will be notified and invited to submit a 5-minute video.
• First week of October 2025: Winners will be notified. They 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 10 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 Sunday, August 17th, 2025, at 11:59 PM (CET). Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.