15th GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Contest - Spain

The GIN Foundation, the Quevedo Institute for the Arts of Humor (IQH), and the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer of the University of Alcalá hereby announce the 15th GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Contest, in accordance with the following rules:

PARTICIPATION

Anyone wishing to do so may enter the contest, either individually or as a team consisting of a writer and an illustrator, in one of the following sections:

General: Anyone interested in the field of humor.

Spanish universities: Staff and students affiliated with Spanish universities. Participants must provide a document certifying their affiliation with the university.

THEME

The submitted works must have a humorous intent. The theme is: "Diet, Nutrition and Sport. Healthy Lifestyle".

 FORMAT AND LENGTH

- Entries may be submitted in print or digital format.

- The work must be suitable for publication in print, such as a single-panel cartoon, comic strip, comic page, etc., and must be signed.

- Maximum size: A3.

- Digital entries must be submitted in JPG format at 300 dpi.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY:

If artificial intelligence is used, participants must specify the software used and the reason why it was used.

LANGUAGE

- Works in any of Spain’s official languages or in English are accepted.

- Works containing text must include an English translation of the text.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES:

Each participant may submit a maximum of four entries.

SUBMISSION

 The deadline for submitting entries is November 15, 2026.

- Original works, reproductions, and digital works are accepted. Works that are not returned will become part of the collection of the Graphic Humor Documentation Centre of the Quevedo Institute for the Arts of Humor (IQH) of the GIN Foundation (FGUA). In the case of original works, authors who wish to do so may request a donation certificate.

Submission of digital works:

By email or WeTransfer to gin@iqh.es.

Submission of physical works:

CONCURSO GIN-UAH

Instituto Quevedo de las Artes del Humor (FGUA)

Calle Nueva nº 4.

28801 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

Along with their work, participants must submit the PARTICIPATION FORM, which will be provided together with these rules, including the following information: first and last name, telephone number, date of birth, full postal address, and email address. Participants must also indicate the section in which they are entering.

PRIZES

The GIN Graphic Humor Contest offers two prizes in each section, with the following gross cash amounts:

General:

1st prize: 2000 euros.

2nd prize: 1000 euros.

Spanish Universities:

1st prize: 500 euros.

2nd prize: 250 euros.

The winning works, as well as a selection of the submitted entries, will be published on the website iqh.es.

JURY

- The jury for the GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Contest will be appointed by the Quevedo Institute for the Arts of Humor (IQH) of the GIN Foundation (FGUA), the Vice-Rectorate

for Research and Knowledge Transfer of the University of Alcalá (UAH), and the GIN Foundation.

- The jury reserves the right to declare any of the prizes void or to award them ex aequo.

- The jury’s decision will be made within three months of the submission deadline.

- The verdict will be communicated to the winners and published on the iqh.es website.

- Participation in this contest implies acceptance of these rules, as well as the express authorization by the author for the organizers to use the work, provided that the author’s name is credited and the purpose is to promote activities in the field of humor and science communication, without this giving rise to any obligation of any kind towards the author.

- The organizers reserve the right, if necessary, to make any modifications they deem necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the contest.

- The organizers shall not be held responsible for the works submitted to the contest.

- A selection of the works will be included in an exhibition to be held throughout 2027, organized by the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer of the University of Alcalá (UAH), the Quevedo Institute for the Arts of Humor (IQH) of the GIN Foundation (FGUA), and the GIN Foundation.

Please CLICK HERE to download the ENTRY FORM