SciFig

Scholars Program

Credits that support your research and your reach

We thank scholars who share their genuine SciFig experience with the academic and research community. As a token of appreciation, we provide credits to support your continued research, teaching, and science communication.

View Detailed Rules

Three Tracks for Three Audiences

Pick the track that matches where you naturally share your scientific work.

Most Valuable

T1 · Citation

Citation Track

Standard Pack

$100 value · 6,500 credits

Permanent — credits never expire

For researchers who cite SciFig in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, or theses.

  • You're currently on a SciFig paid plan (subscription or Credit Pack)
  • You've used SciFig to create at least one figure
  • You cite SciFig in a journal article, institutional page, proceedings, or thesis
  • The publication is publicly accessible and Google-indexable
  • The content includes a clickable link to SciFig and mentions SciFig by name

T2 · Institutional

Institutional Track

1,000 credits / month

× 4 months · 4,000 credits total

365-day validity per disbursement

For educators publishing reviews or course notes on .edu / .ac.* university domains.

  • You've used SciFig (registered ≥ 7 days, with at least one figure created)
  • You publish on a recognized university domain (.edu / .ac.uk / .ac.jp / .edu.cn English page, etc.)
  • Your content is at least 100 words — a real review, course use case, or teaching note
  • The content is publicly accessible and Google-indexable
  • The content includes a clickable link to SciFig and mentions SciFig by name

T3 · Community

Community Track

1,000 credits / month

× 2 months · 2,000 credits total

365-day validity per disbursement

For STEM creators sharing on Medium, Substack, LinkedIn, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, or personal blogs.

  • You've used SciFig (registered ≥ 7 days, with at least one figure created)
  • You publish on a public platform (Medium / Substack / LinkedIn / Reddit / personal blog, etc.)
  • Your content is at least 150 words — a real experience, review, or tutorial
  • The content is publicly accessible (no login wall, no private community)
  • The content includes a clickable link to SciFig and mentions SciFig by name

How It Works

From your first figure to your reward — four straightforward steps.

  1. Use SciFig

    Create a figure for your research, teaching, or science communication.

  2. Share publicly

    Publish your work on a public page and include a clickable link to SciFig.

  3. Submit application

    Choose a track, paste your URL, and answer a few details about your content.

  4. Get credits

    We review within 2–5 business days. Approved? Credits land in your account.

Detailed Comparison

Pick the track that matches your channel and content type.

Citation Track

Where to share
SCI journals / .edu academic pages / proceedings / theses
Reward
Standard Pack — 6,500 credits ($100 value)
Credit validity
Permanent
Lifetime cap
3 applications
Paid plan required
Required (any paid plan)
Review SLA
Up to 5 business days

Institutional Track

Where to share
.edu / .ac.* faculty, lab, and course pages
Reward
1,000 credits/mo × 4 = 4,000 total
Credit validity
365 days per disbursement
Lifetime cap
2 applications
Paid plan required
Not required
Review SLA
Up to 3 business days

Community Track

Where to share
Medium / Substack / LinkedIn / Reddit / YouTube / personal blogs
Reward
1,000 credits/mo × 2 = 2,000 total
Credit validity
365 days per disbursement
Lifetime cap
3 applications
Paid plan required
Not required
Review SLA
Up to 2 business days

Apply for Scholars Program

Three quick steps. Save and edit anytime before submission.

Application Form

Step 1 of 5
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

Which track best matches where you'll share your SciFig experience?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Anyone who's registered for at least 7 days and has used SciFig to create at least one figure. Citation Track additionally requires a paid plan (any subscription or Credit Pack); Institutional and Community Tracks have no payment requirement.

Ready to dig deeper?

View the full rules or check the status of your applications.

View Detailed Rules View My Applications
SciFig Scholars Program — Credits for Researchers