Graduate Program Directors, Graduate Program Assistants, Graduate Students

BioRender is a cutting-edge, scientific graphic software designed to revolutionize the way the scholars communicate their research findings. Many faculty and students across the MSU research community are already using this exciting tool and have found great value in it.

The Office of Research and Innovation is excited to offer BioRender at the subsidized rate of $100 per year, providing faculty and students with an affordable solution to create stunning, publication-quality graphics that effectively convey complex scientific concepts.

Learn more and register for BioRender on the Office of Research and Innovation's BioRender information page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BioRender?

BioRender is an online software tool that helps scientists create and share beautiful, professional science figures in minutes.

• Browse 40,000+ scientifically accurate life science icons
• Create figures for publications, posters, and grant applications up to 50x faster
• Collaborate with your lab and track version history in BioRender’s web-based program

 What benefits come with a paid license?

All Free plan features, plus:

• Unlimited figures
• Figures can be used in journal publications, published thesis/dissertations, and textbooks (< 5 figures)
• BioRender Usage & Publishing
• High-resolution export without watermarks
• Create slide decks with Slides Beta
• Effortlessly draw cells, membranes and more with Premium ‘bio-brushes’
• Illustrate changes in temperature, pH and more with color gradients

 Where can I learn more about BioRender and its capabilities?

Check out the BioRender Learning Hub or join one of BioRender's weekly webinars.

I already have a BioRender account. How do I link it to my Michigan State University account?

Once you have completed the new account submission form, you will be given access to the university license and a link to the MSU portal login will be provided.

Can I get a refund for my existing license?

Yes, if you are an annual subscriber, contact support@biorender.com for a prorated refund once you have activated your account through MSU. If you are a monthly subscriber, cancel your subscription once you have activated your MSU account.

How do I purchase an MSU license without an MSU account?

• Contact your PI: Reach out to your Principal Investigator (PI) to purchase a license for research activities.
• Check back soon: Watch for updates on a process for purchasing without an MSU account number.

Who do I contact with other questions?

Please contact John Furcean (furceanj@msu.edu) via email or Microsoft Teams with any additional questions.