The Urban Research Hub Student Photo Contest
Urban Contestions
April 8, 2025, 8:00 AM to April 30, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
The Urban Research Hub invites you to submit a photo essay that captures the battles and contestions of everyday urban/suburban life. We are interested in what you see and how you frame it.
Your submission should consist of 3-5 photographs and an overall caption that collectively reflects the theme of "Urban Contestions."
Submissions due by April 30, 2025.
Submit HERE.
Contest Rules
Number of Photos: 3-5 photographs.
Format: Digital images (JPEG or PNG format). Each photo should be no more than 100MB. All submitted photographs must be original and taken by the participant.
Narrative: Write an overall caption (no more than 200 words) for the set of photos you submit, showing how it relates to the contest theme of Urban Contestions. Submit your photo essay by filling out the Urban Contestions: Student Photo Contest Form.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 30th at 11:59 pm.
Judging will occur after entries close. Winning entries will be determined by the judges, who are representatives of the Urban Research Hub.
Judging Criteria:
Photos will be judged based on visual composition, expression of the theme, and originality.
Awards and Recognition:
Winners will be announced in mid-May.
Top selected entries will be featured on the Center for Social Science Research / Urban Research Hub web pages.
