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title: JoVE Researcher Award 2026_Newsletter
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The JoVE Researcher Innovation Award recognizes outstanding scientists who are shaping the future of research through video publishing. The award highlights significant innovations that advance reproducibility in the life and physical sciences, biotechnology, medicine, and engineering. 

[Submit Your Application Here](https://info.jove.com/h2_2026_jul_researcher-innovation-award_submission-form_newsletter?hsLang=en)

## Timeline

## July 31st 2026

Submissions open

## Oct 31st 2026

Submissions close

## Dec 4th 2026

Winners announced

## Prizes

## $2000

Prize (all winners)

## Free Access

To All JoVE Resources For 6 Months (Educator Award)

## Waiver Of Publication Fees

For a JoVE Article (Researcher Award)

## Institutional Access

To JoVE Resources For 3 Months (Librarian Award)

## Certificate

And Digital Badge (all winners)

## Blog Spotlight

And Webinar Co-Presentation (all winners)

## Post-Award Opportunities

In JoVE’s Global Communications (all winners)

## $30,000

1st Prize

## $10,000

2nd Prize

## $5,000

3rd Prize

Winners will also receive a certificate, digital badge, an opportunity to be featured in a JoVE case study, recognition across JoVE channels and at relevant conferences, and an invitation to speak at a JoVE webinar.

## What We're Looking For

Preference will be given to applications demonstrating: 

- Strong realized impact in the field of research and on society
- Technical excellence and methodological rigor
- Innovative use of video for training, communications, etc.
- Strong evidence of increased productivity, better reproducibility within/across research groups, more visibility, more research funding, or saving time and resources.

## What You'll Need To Apply

- A short biography of the applicant or library team
- A written impact story (up to 2 pages, maximum of 1 figure, 1 table, and 1 photo)
- A short 1-minute video highlighting the initiative and its impact (Optional)
- Applicants must be currently employed at an academic institution or a corporate, government, or hospital entity.

Who should apply:  
Scientists, engineers, and clinicians who have published a video article in JoVE, as well as Guest Editors who have organized Topical Collections of video articles in JoVE.

## How You’ll Be Evaluated

## 35%

Impact of research

## 40%

Impact of the video article

## 25%

Creativity / Originality

## Award Committee

Submissions will be reviewed by an expert committee selected from JoVE's Editorial Board and previous award winners. The review process is designed to give each application careful consideration from scientists with expertise in the relevant field of research.

 Share how you've used video to advance your research 

[Submit Your Application Here](https://info.jove.com/h2_2026_jul_researcher-innovation-award_submission-form_newsletter?hsLang=en)

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