
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.
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.
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