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The Royal Society invites entries to its photography prize. This recognises aesthetically pleasing photos that capture interesting scientific phenomena making science accessible to a wide audience. Applicants may submit entries to one or more of the following categories:

•astronomy – for images of astronomical bodies, or that demonstrate astronomical or astrophysical phenomena;

•behaviour – for images that show the behaviour of living species;

•earth science and climatology – for images of physical processes or features related to Earth, including its oceans and atmosphere;

•ecology and environmental science – for images that demonstrate the interaction of species within the environment and the environment itself;

•micro-imaging – for any images taken using microscopes and other high-magnification imaging devices.

The competition is open to scientists studying or working in science at graduate level or above, excluding employees of the Royal Society. Photographs must not have been taken more than five years prior to the competition opening date or been selected as a winner in any competition.

Each category has a prize worth £500, with the overall winner receiving a prize of £1,000.