The Postdoc Plan

BioRender's Postdoc Plan is designed to offer discounted access to premium features for postdoctoral researchers working within Universities, Research Institutes, and NGOs/Non-Profits. This guide explains the features, pricing, and publishing permissions to help you make the most of your Postdoc Plan.

Table of contents

1. Eligibility for the Postdoc Plan
2. How to apply for the Postdoc Plan
3. Upgrading your Plan
4. Publishing permissions
5. Premium features included
6. Pricing options
7. Frequently asked questions
8. Related articles
9. Need help?

Eligibility requirements

The BioRender Postdoc Plan is available to Postdocs paying out of pocket and studying at:

• Universities
• Research Institutes

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 with your institutional email! By purchasing a Postdoc Plan, you are securing a plan for a single account, which can only be accessed by one person.

Not sure which plan fits? Compare the Undergraduate, Graduate Student and Postdoc plans on our Student plans page.

How to apply for the Postdoc Plan

1. Create a BioRender account

• Visit the BioRender website and sign up for a new account with your institutional email.
• Ensure your role is set to "Postdoc"
• During sign-up, select the "Postdoc Plan" 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 "Postdoc".
• Remember to save your changes.

3. Purchase to the Postdoc Plan

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

4. Complete payment

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

Upgrading 

In-app upgrading is not available for the Undergraduate, Student and Postdoc Plans. Please reach out to our support team for further assistance if you would like to cancel your plan to upgrade to another plan. 

Features

Permissions to publish:

Our Postdoc Plan includes a license to publish figures created with BioRender in:

• Journals
• Personal websites for academic use
• Grant applications

Full permissions can be found here.

Premium features

Frequently asked questions

How do I update my role?

If your role has changed, you can update it in your profile by following these steps:

1. Go to your profile settings and select “Edit Profile & Settings.”
2. Scroll down to the “About You” section.
3. Update your role and save your changes.

Please note: Role changes are limited. For example, you won’t be able to switch from a higher-level role (like Researcher) to a lower one (such as Postdoc or Graduate Student). Role updates can only be made to a higher-level position. If you need to change you role to a lower-level role, reach out to our Support team.

Can I purchase a plan for one month?

Yes, you can purchase a BioRender Plan a month at a time! Check out this article for more information.

Do I need an institutional email address to sign up for a student or Postdoc plan?

Yes. To sign up for an Undergraduate, Graduate Student, or Postdoc plan, you must use your institutional email address. This helps verify your eligibility for discounted academic pricing.

What if I accidentally selected the wrong billing cycle?

If you have purchased the wrong billing cycle please reach out to our support team and we can resolve the issue for you.

Where can I publish my illustrations on this plan?

You can publish figures in journals and use them for educational purposes, including conference talks, lectures, and academic and lab websites.

Can I publish in a textbook or book chapter with the Postdoc plan?

Yes, textbook publications cover 5 figures for non-profit publications.

Is institutional reimbursement available for the Postdoc plan?

No, the Postdoc plan is heavily discounted and is intended for Postdocs purchasing out of pocket. If you require reimbursement, please consider the Individual Plan or Academic Lab Plan.

Need help? Reach out to our support team at support@biorender.com or start a live chat by clicking the "Chat With Us" bubble in the bottom right corner.