Applications now open for 2026 APE Award
Digital Science and the Berlin Institute for Scholarly Publishing (BISP) invite applications for the 2026 APE Award for Innovation in Scholarly Communication.
Now in its fourth year, the award will be presented at the 21st Academic Publishing in Europe APE Conference in Berlin (13-14 January 2026).
The award is given to an individual who has brought innovation in scholarly communication to the world of research and the academic publishing community. The winner will receive a €1,000 prize, along with travel support and free attendance to the conference. The closing date for applications is Friday 28 November 2025 – see full application details here.
Since its launch, the APE award has recognised a diverse range of innovators working to improve scholarly communication.
Past recipients include:
- Vsevolod Solovyov (2023) for his work on an online platform that recommends grant reviewers to the European Research Council
- Laura Feetham-Walker (2024) for advancing academic peer review, through training and certification
- Dr Raym Crow (2025) for pioneering mission-driven, sustainable open publishing models
Dr Daniel Hook, CEO of Digital Science, said: “We are honoured to once again partner with BISP to celebrate individuals who – through their vision and passion – are redefining how research is shared with the world. Innovation in scholarly communication isn’t just about technology or products, it’s about new ways of thinking, new business models, and collaborations. We look forward to seeing creative nominations from across the global research community.”
Full details of the award, including entry criteria and judges, can be found at the APE Award webpage.