Your next great microscopy image deserves to be seen. The 2027 ibidi Photo Contest is officially open for submissions!
If you have a microscopy image that made you stop and look twice, this is your moment to share it. 12 winners will have their images featured in the 2027 ibidi calendar and will receive 3 free copies. Plus, the winners' images will also be showcased on the ibidi website and social media channels.
Take a moment to explore the winning images from the 2026 ibidi Calendar, and don’t forget to visit our ibidi CellArt Gallery for even more creative insights.
It’s time to showcase your microscopy images and research! Be a part of making the ibidi 2027 calendar outstanding!
One of 2026’s Captivating Images
Stephanie Le Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
Young cortical organoids imaged in a μ-Slide
8 Well high Glass Bottom show SOX2-positive progenitor cells (red) clustering in proliferative zones, while MAP2-positive neurons (cyan) extend early processes. This image reveals the spatial organization and early differentiation dynamics of the developing human cortex in vitro. Imaging was performed on a Zeiss Axio Observer microscope with a 5x objective.
Deadline for submission is June 30, 2026. The winners will be selected in September 2026.
