Illustration of evergreen branches, berries, a microscope, DNA helix, flask and winter mittens
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FEBS Children's Science Art Competition 2026

Science in a Winter Celebration

Calling all young artists! The FEBS Children's Science Art Competition invites children aged 4–15 with a close family connection to the FEBS community to imagine how science can become part of a winter celebration.

Create an original drawing or painting using physical materials. There will be one microscope prize in each age category, and one of the three winning artworks will become the official FEBS 2026 festive greeting.

Entries open

15 October 2026

Submission deadline

18 November 2026

23:59 CET

A young explorer examining an evergreen leaf through a magnifying glass

4–6 years

Little Explorers

What you can win

A digital microscope with a screen

Take a closer look at leaves and everyday objects, and see your discoveries on the screen.

A young discoverer studying evergreen leaves with a microscope

7–10 years

Young Discoverers

What you can win

A microscope and experiment kit

Collect tiny samples, learn to prepare slides and explore them with 30 guided experiments.

A future scientist drawing a cell beside a molecular model

11–15 years

Future Scientists

What you can win

A microscope for exploring tiny details

Discover the cells in an onion skin and learn to prepare your own samples for a closer look.

One microscope prize per age group. One of the three winning artworks will be chosen for the FEBS official 2026 festive greeting. Read the full .

Entry form

To be completed by the child's parent or legal guardian. No account needed. Fields marked * are required.

Entries open on 15 October 2026.

1Parent or legal guardian
2Child

First name only — please do not include a surname.

The category is set automatically from the age.

3FEBS connection

Following FEBS on social media alone does not qualify.

If the connected person is not you, please share the with them before you submit this entry.

For example: the society, event or programme, and year.

4Artwork

We recommend scanning the artwork for the best image quality. A clear, high-resolution photograph is also accepted, provided the complete drawing is visible. JPG, PNG or PDF, up to 15 MB. Physical drawings or paintings only: no digital drawing, generative AI or AI-modified artwork. One entry per child. Please submit the artwork only, without a photo of your child, an address, contact details or identifying labels on the drawing.

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