




National Science Week 2024 Photo Challenge
Eligibility
- Participants must be individuals who have a public Instagram account to be eligible.
How to Enter
- Post a photograph on Instagram that creatively reflects the theme “Living in a high-tech world: should we be concerned?”.
- Use the hashtag #NSWPhotoChallenge in the caption.
- Tag @NRF_SAASTA (https://www.instagram.com/nrf_saasta/ ) in your post.
- Entries must be posted between 00:01 AM (SAST), 30 September 2024 and 11:59 PM (SAST), 5 October 2024.
Judging Criteria
- The photograph with the most likes by 14:00 PM on Monday, 7 October 2024 will be declared the winner.
- In case of a tie, the judging panel will review the tied entries based on creativity, relevance to the theme, and engagement.
Prizes
- The winner will receive an exclusive science engagement tour to a National Research Foundation (NRF) research facility, including all necessary transport and accommodation cost within South Africa.
Additional Rules
- The photo must be the participant’s original work.
- No offensive or inappropriate content allowed. Any post containing such content will be disqualified.
- Participants must ensure their Instagram profile (or the photograph) is set to public for the duration of the challenge.
Important Dates
- Photo submissions open: 30 September 2024, 00:01 AM.
- Photo submissions close: 5 October 2024, 11:59 PM.
Disqualification
- Any form of like manipulation (e.g., using bots) will result in disqualification.
Rights
- By entering the challenge, participants grant National Science Week permission to use their submitted photos for promotional purposes.