Interconnections
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Science is more than just data and analysis. There’s a story behind every scan, every slide and every line of code.
In cancer research, it’s the story of a patient with a family, friends and hopes for the future, and the story of a researcher dedicated to making the world a healthier, more beautiful place.
To spotlight the complex beauty and humanity of research data, OICR is hosting InterConnections, a unique art competition of images generated as part of cancer research projects.
Cancer researchers across Ontario are invited to submit an eye-catching image from their work — something striking, engaging and showcasing the beauty of their research.
Up to ten finalists will be selected to have their images displayed at a public event on December 11 in Toronto. The winner will be recognized and invited to discuss their art at an OICR celebration event on December 11 (travel and accommodation covered, for one individual, in line with OICR policy) and will receive a single framed copy of their winning piece.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to share your research and make it more widely accessible through the universal language of art.
Eligibility
The competition is open to any individual or group doing cancer research in Ontario. Images can come from any scientific field (e.g. pathology, radiology, bioinformatics, etc.), as long as they were generated as part of the cancer research process.
A panel of judges will evaluate the images, based on aesthetics, originality, and how well they represent the underlying research.
Images from research about the arts are not eligible. Neither are drawings or AI-generated images.
See the full eligibility criteria in the Terms and Conditions.
Timeline
- Competition opens: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- Application deadline: Friday, October 17
- Finalists announced: Late November 2025
- Winner announced: December 11, 2025
How to apply
The competition opens on September 2, 2025, when a submission form will be accessible from this page.
It is recommended that the images be between 2-10 MB and at a minimum resolution of 3000x3600px. If you are unsure about whether your image meets these requirements, please submit and we will work with you to best display it.
Images must be accompanied with title, plain language explanation of the related research, a description of the technique and technology used to create the image.
See the full submission requirements in the Terms and Conditions.
For more information contact info@oicr.on.ca
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