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Best Video Abstract Award
The Best Video Abstract Award seeks to promote multimedia literacy within the scientific community, increase the visibility and reach of published research, and inspire more researchers to explore the power of visual storytelling. We aim to highlight video abstracts that are not only scientifically robust but also creatively compelling and educational.
Best Video Abstract Award
Recognizing Video Abstract Excellence
To celebrate excellence in video abstract creation, the journals Biology and Nutrients are proud to jointly launch the Best Video Abstract Award. This initiative recognizes researchers who create outstanding, high-quality video abstracts that effectively communicate the significance and impact of their work.
3.5
Impact Factor
7.4
CiteScore
Biology Best Video Abstract Award
Submissions Open
To reward the authors who made video abstracts of good quality in Biology, we are announcing the Biology Best Video Abstract Award. All applications will be assessed by an Award Evaluation Committee.
Eligibility
Each author may submit one video abstract based on a paper published in Biology between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025.
Submission deadline
31 August 2026 · 203 days left
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5.0
Impact Factor
9.1
CiteScore
Nutrients Best Video Abstract Award
Submissions Open
To reward the authors who made video abstracts of good quality in Nutrients, we are announcing the Nutrients Best Video Abstract Award. All applications will be assessed by an Award Evaluation Committee.
Eligibility
Each author may submit one video abstract based on a paper published in Nutrients between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025.
Submission deadline
31 August 2026 · 203 days left
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Participation and Timeline
The Best Video Abstract Award offers an exciting opportunity for researchers to showcase their work, participate in public voting, and engage with the community. The final winners will be revealed after an evaluation by both the public and the Award Committee.
From: 9 February 2026
To: 31 August 2026
9 February 2026 - 31 August 2026
Submission Phase
Create Independently:
Use your own tools and vision to produce your submission. All submitted video abstracts that meet our guidelines will be judged equally.
Seek Professional Support:
If you are too busy to make a video abstract, the Academic Video Service is here to help. Our professional team can support you through every stage—scriptwriting, animation, voiceover, and editing—to bring your research story to life exactly as you envision.
From: 1 November 2026
To: 31 December 2026
1 November 2026 - 31 December 2026
Voting Phase
Public Voting:
Your votes matter! Help decide the winners by voting for the videos you love. Public support is combined with video performance metrics to inform a meaningful portion of the final result.
Committee Vote:
The Award Committee holds the primary weight in the evaluation, conducting a professional assessment based on creative merit, technical execution, and overall excellence to determine the final scores.
2 February 2027
2 February 2027
Winner Announcement
The Prize:
Winners will be selected based on voting results, each receiving an additional reward of CHF 500 and a voucher waiving the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one journal submission.
Special Incentive for All Participants:
Every participant will receive a CHF 100 discount voucher valid for the Academic Video Service.
About Video Abstracts
A video abstract is a concise, multimedia summary of your research article, blending narration, visualizations, animations, and footage to tell a captivating story. It breaks down barriers, making your work accessible, engaging, and memorable for peers and the public alike.
How Do Video Abstracts Enhance the Impact of Academic Papers?
The Academic Video Service has just published its annual impact report, which summarizes the impact our videos had on academic dissemination. We produced 118 professional VAs in collaboration with 68 journals across 11 disciplines, serving 1,149 researchers and fostering a vibrant academic community in 2025.
Video abstracts demonstrate exceptional multi-platform growth, with over 700% year-over-year viewer growth on some platforms and up to 99% new audience reach through social media amplification.
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