The Postdoc Subscription The Postdoc Subscription

The Postdoc Subscription

BioRender's Postdoc subscription 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 subscription.

Table of contents

  1. Eligibility for the Postdoc subscription
  2. How to apply for the Postdoc subscription
  3. Upgrading your subscription
  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 subscription is available to individuals 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! By purchasing a Postdoc subscription, you are securing a subscription for a single account, which can only be accessed by one person.

⚠️ For Postdoc plan users:

Please review our Academic License Terms found at:

https://www.biorender.com/academic-license for further information on permitted and prohibited uses under an Academic plan.


How to apply for the Postdoc subscription

1. Create a BioRender account

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

3. Subscribe to the Premium Postdoc 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.

Upgrading 

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


Features

Permissions to publish:

Our Postdoc subscription 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

✓ Store unlimited figures

✓ Access to complete version history

✓ Permission to publish in journals

✓ Premium "bio-brushes" to paint cells, membranes, and more

✓ Custom downloadable sizes: with exports in 72, 150, 300, and 600 DPI

✓ Live customer support

✓ Create beautiful 3D models of proteins using the protein data bank

✓ Create multiple canvases with slides

✓ Download with a transparent background and no watermark

✓ Ability to edit icon colors

✓ Color gradients to illustrate changes in temperature, pH, and more!

✓ Color gradients to illustrate changes in temperature, pH, and more!

✓ Collaboration tools such as commenting and shared folders

✓ Upload your own images and icons

✓ Unlimited objects

✓ Unlimited usage with the BioRender PowerPoint Add-in

Pricing

The Postdoc subscription is offered in both annual and monthly billing cycles:

  • Annually: $225.00USD/year
  • Monthly: $25.00USD/month

Note: Our Postdoc subscriptions are already heavily discounted and intended for Postdoc students paying out of pocket. If reimbursement via department is required, the discount cannot be offered.


Frequently asked questions

  • How do I update my role to "Postdoc' in my profile?

You can update your role by following the steps below.

    • Click on your name in the top-right > Edit Profile & Settings.
    • Scroll down to the About you section.
    • Update your role and click save changes.
  • Can I purchase a subscription for one month?

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

  • 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 subscription?

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 subscription?

No, textbook publications require an upgrade to the Academic Individual Monthly or Annual plan.

  • Is institutional reimbursement available for the Postdoc subscription?

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


Related articles

Need help?

For further assistance, please reach out through:

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