Cure CLCN4 is inviting applications from young photographers, science students, early-career creatives, and science communicators to take part in “Future Through the Lens”, a new photography and storytelling initiative at the “Cure CLCN4 Scientific Conference 2026”, kindly sponsored by Engenica.
This initiative is designed to help capture the people, moments, conversations, and atmosphere of the conference through thoughtful visual storytelling. We are looking for two selected photographers to document the event across two days and help us create meaningful visual content that can support future awareness, communications, and community engagement.
About the opportunity
The Cure CLCN4 Scientific Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, families, and members of the wider CLCN4 community. We want to capture the spirit of the event in a sensitive, creative, and respectful way.
Two selected participants will be invited to attend the conference and photograph key moments across the two days.
Each selected participant will receive a £150 participation award.
After the conference, each photographer will submit their top three images as their “Conference Storytelling Collection” Cure CLCN4 will review and approve the shortlisted images before they are shared publicly. An online vote will then be held to select the winning collection, with the winner receiving an additional £200 prize.
Selected photographers will also be asked to submit a wider collection of usable images for Cure CLCN4’s internal review and potential future use in communications, awareness activity, social media, fundraising, and event materials.
Who can apply
We welcome applications from people who are:
- Aged 18 or over.
- Interested in photography, science communication, storytelling, or creative content.
- Available to attend the Cure CLCN4 Scientific Conference on both days.
- Able to bring and use their own suitable photography equipment (phone photography will not be accepted for this opportunity).
- Comfortable working in a sensitive family/scientific conference environment.
- Willing to follow clear guidance around consent, privacy, safeguarding, and image approval.
What we are looking for
You do not need to be an established professional photographer, but you should be able to show examples of your photography or creative work.
- A thoughtful and respectful approach to photographing people and events.
- An interest in science, medicine, rare disease, community, or storytelling.
- The ability to capture natural, meaningful moments.
- Reliability and professionalism.
- An understanding that consent, privacy, and approval are essential.
Selected photographers will be required to follow Cure CLCN4’s guidance carefully. No images may be shared publicly by selected photographers unless Cure CLCN4 has reviewed and approved them first.
Key details
- Event: Cure CLCN4 Scientific Conference 2026
- Dates: Thursday 18th & Friday 19th June
- Location: Friends House (Euston Road)
- Application deadline: 10th June 2026
- Selected candidates informed by: 11th June 2026
- Participation award: £150 per selected photographer (x2 photographers will be selected)
- Additional winner prize: £200
- How to apply: Please complete the short application form here.
About Engenica
Engenica is a specialist consultancy that helps pharmaceutical and life sciences teams use strategy, technology and AI to improve how they engage healthcare professionals, support patients and launch new treatments.
