Early testing access: The submission portal is open for authorised testing. The official public entry window remains 1–30 September 2026.
M.Sc. & Ph.D. student competition · 2026

See the challenge.
Frame the solution.

Weeds Through the Lens: Challenges, Science and Solutions. Open exclusively to currently enrolled M.Sc. students and Ph.D. scholars.

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Authorised testing access enabledOfficial window: 01–30 September 2026
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2026 THEMEWeeds through
the lens
One to five photographsYour compelling story
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The opportunity

Photography with purpose

Show how weed science meets agriculture, ecology and community action.

01

Observe

Capture the presence, impact and diversity of weeds in agricultural and natural landscapes.

02

Document

Record evidence-based management practices, field innovation and practical solutions.

03

Inspire

Communicate science clearly and help audiences see weed management in a new way.

Contest essentials

Prepare with confidence

Official eligibility, themes, awards, and contact information maintained by the Contest Secretariat.

Eligibility

M.Sc. & Ph.D. students only

Open exclusively to currently enrolled M.Sc. students and Ph.D. scholars. Applicants from other academic programmes, professionals and members of the general public are not eligible.

Sub-themes

Stories to explore

Weed challenges; Weed science; Sustainable management; Community action

Awards

Recognition

Cash prizes: ₹5,000 for first place, ₹3,500 for second place and ₹2,000 for third place. Each winner will also receive an official certificate, a Student Travel Grant for a 3rd AC train ticket, and complimentary registration to attend the 4th International Weed Conference (4th IWC) in Ludhiana from 18 to 21 November 2026. The awards will be presented during the conference.

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How to enter

One guided submission.
Up to five original frames.

Confirm your M.Sc. or Ph.D. programme and provide your institutional details. Only approved entry information appears publicly.

Begin submission →
1RegisterProvide your contact and institutional details.
2Upload one to five photographsAdd titles, descriptions, dates and mapped locations for each one.
3Declare and submitConfirm authorship, review the entry and receive your application ID.