The Encyclopedia platform, together with the journals Biology and Nutrients, launches the Best Video Abstract Awards to increase the visibility and reach of published research and to inspire researchers to explore the power of visual storytelling.

Video abstracts have become an increasingly important medium for scientific communication. By integrating narration, visualizations, animations, and experimental footage, they make complex research more accessible, engaging, and memorable. This initiative recognizes video abstracts that are not only scientifically rigorous but also creatively compelling and educational, thereby promoting broader dissemination and deeper community engagement.

To learn more about the awards or to participate directly, please visit the event page via the links provided below.

https://encyclopedia.pub/best-video-abstract-award

1. Event Duration

9 February 2026 – 2 February 2027

2. Awards

Biology Best Video Abstract Award
Open to video abstracts based on papers published in Biology between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025. This award will be granted to two video abstracts based on the evaluation of the Award Evaluation Committee.

Nutrients Best Video Abstract Award
Open to video abstracts based on papers published in Nutrients between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025. This award will be granted to two video abstracts based on the evaluation of the Award Evaluation Committee.

Prize

For each journal award, the winner will receive:

• CHF 500

• A voucher waiving the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one journal submission (subject to peer review, valid for one year)

• A free Academic Video Service production (no matter where the paper is published), valid for one year.

• An electronic certificate

Participant Incentive

All participants will receive a CHF 100 discount voucher for the Encyclopedia Academic Video Service.

3. Participation

The event will be conducted in three stages.

Submission Stage

9 February 2026 – 31 August 2026

• Independent Submission

Authors may create and submit video abstracts independently using their own tools and creative approach.

• Professional Support Option

Authors who do not currently have a video abstract but intend to apply for the award may opt for the Academic Video Service, which offers a one-stop, end-to-end solution covering script development, animation, voiceover recording, and editing.

Please submit your video abstract here: https://encyclopedia.pub/user/video_add?activity=b57ab0910b456a5e4eebd960867ce205

Or place your video service order here: https://encyclopedia.pub/user/video_service_order

All video abstracts will be assessed by the editorial team for editorial suitability and overall quality. Submissions that meet the guidelines will be assessed equally.

Voting Stage

1 November 2026 – 31 December 2026

Public voting will be conducted during this period. Voting results and video performance metrics, including views, likes, shares, and collections, will contribute to the final evaluation.

Winner Announcement

2 February 2027

Final winners will be determined based on a combined assessment of public voting results and a comprehensive evaluation by the Award Evaluation Committee, which carries the primary weight in the final decision. Winners will be announced on the Encyclopedia platform and journal websites.

4. Others

If you have any other questions, please contact office@encyclopedia.pub