The Student subscription

The BioRender Student Subscription offers discounted access to BioRender Premium, specifically designed for students to create professional-grade scientific illustrations. This guide covers eligibility, benefits, pricing, and how to make the most of your Student Subscription.

Table of Contents

1. Eligibility for the Student subscription
2. Benefits of the Student subscription
3. How to Apply for the Student subscription
4. Publishing permissions
5. Premium features included
6. Pricing options
7. Frequently asked questions

Eligibility for the Student subscription

The Student Subscription is available to individuals studying at:

• Universities

• Research Institutes

• NGOs/Government Non-Profits

When you use BioRender, each person will have their own personal, unique login details, granting them access to their individual account. If you haven't created a free account yet, you can do so here! By purchasing a Student subscription, you are securing a subscription for a single account, which can only be accessed by one person.

Benefits of the Student subscription

The Student Subscription allows you to:

• Create and publish high-quality illustrations at a reduced cost

• Access a variety of advanced BioRender features

• Publish your figures in scientific journals

How to apply for the Student subscription

1. Create a BioRender account

• Visit the BioRender website and sign up for a new account.
• Ensure your role is set to Graduate Student
• During sign-up, select the Student Subscription option.

2. If you already have a BioRender account, follow these steps to update your role:

• Go to your Profile Settings.
• Scroll to the About You section and update your Role to Graduate Student.

• Remember to save your changes.

3. Subscribe to the Premium Student plan

• Follow the subscription instructions provided in the support article here.

4. Complete payment

• Choose your preferred billing cycle and complete the payment process.

Publishing permissions

With the Student Subscription, you can publish figures created in BioRender for:

• Journals

• Personal academic websites

• Grant applications

For textbooks, if your work will be published for non-profit use, you are allowed up to 5 figures.

Premium features included

Full permissions detailed here.

Pricing options

BioRender Student Subscription is available in three billing cycles:

• Annually: $180 USD/year

• Monthly: $19.95 USD/month

• Quarterly: $68.00 USD/4 months

Note: Our Student subscriptions are already heavily discounted at 40-50% and intended for students paying out of pocket. If reimbursement via your department is required, the discount cannot be offered.

Frequently asked questions

• Not a Graduate student?

If your role has changed, you can update it in your profile:

1. Go to your profile settings > Edit Profile & Settings

2. Scroll to the “About You” section.

3. Update your role and save changes.

• Can I purchase a subscription for just one month?

Yes, monthly billing is available! Learn more here.

• Can I change my billing cycle if I selected the wrong one?

If you’ve chosen the incorrect billing cycle, please contact our support team for assistance.

• Where can I publish my illustrations with this subscription?

On our paid academic subscriptions, BioRender illustrations can be published in journals and used for educational purposes, such as conference presentations, lectures, and academic/lab websites.

• Can I publish in a textbook with the Student Plan?

For textbooks, if your work will be published for non-profit use, you are allowed up to 5 figures.

Related articles

• Publishing and citations guide
• Overview of Subscriptions types
• Using BioRender slides

What’s next?

Explore BioRender’s resources on advanced illustration techniques or learn about other BioRender subscription plans that might suit your future professional needs.

Need help?

If you have any questions or concerns:

1. Email Support: support@biorender.com
2. Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on bottom right-hand corner.