Animate Your Research
Animation services trusted by academics, universities, and research funders
Communicating your research shouldn’t feel like another full-time job.
Between research, papers, grants, teaching, supervision, and everything else that comes with academic life, science communication often slips down the priority list.
- Reach the public that ultimately funds it (≈70% globally)
- Inspire the next generation of scientists
- Attract talented students and collaborators
- Strengthen grant applications and funding success
- Increase visibility for your latest research
The challenge is knowing where to start. Producing high-quality communication takes time, creative expertise, and resources that many research teams simply don’t have.
So most researchers stick with what they know — university blog posts, conference talks, and press releases — and hope their work reaches the audiences it deserves.
Why Science Communication Matters More Than Ever
Science communication is no longer optional. It is now assessed in many funding, evaluation, and impact frameworks, sometimes accounting for up to 25% of decision criteria.
When funding is under scrutiny, or when research fields are being misrepresented in public debate, the ability to clearly communicate your work becomes more important than ever.
It is no longer just about publishing papers. It is about helping the wider world understand why your research matters.
SciTube: High-impact science communication, done for you
The uncomfortable global reality
The solution: animated explainers people watch, share, and remember
Why SciTube? (vs DIY or generic creatives)
SciTube
Scrips written by scientists (we remove jargon, not meaning)
Inhouse visual design specialists (we don’t outsource)
Competetive pricing : starting from £425 per minute (all inclusive)
4-8 week average turnaround
Includes full impact report — perfect for grants, impact evidence, and report dossiers
Global-ready: captions, multilingual voiceovers, an accesibility compliant
Fully done for you service (from scripting to dissemiantion)
2500+ projects succefully completed
12.5 million impressions generated
Average 250% Altmetric score increase
Ready to get started? Choose the option that best fits your communication goals
Video Lite
A fast, affordable way to turn your research paper into a clear 2-minute visual story.
Includes professional voice narration, real video footage and images from our extensive clip library, and backing music. Perfect for researchers who want a simple, engaging way to explain their work beyond academic journals.
Your finished video will be published and shared globally across major video streaming platforms.
£850
(we can invoice in any currency)
Animation Classic
Our most popular option. A 3-minute custom 2D animation designed to explain your research clearly and visually.
Includes professional voice narration, custom illustrations created by our design team, and backing music. Ideal for researchers who want a more engaging and visually distinctive way to communicate their work.
Your animation will be published and shared globally across major video streaming platforms.
£2,310
(we can invoice in any currency)
Animation Plus
A premium 5-minute custom 2D animation for researchers who want a deeper and more detailed visual explanation of their work.
Includes professional voice narration, custom illustrations from our design team, and backing music. Your animation will also be promoted through a targeted dissemination campaign reaching 25,000 people in your chosen audience.
Your video will be published and shared globally across major video streaming platforms.
£4,200
(we can invoice in any currency)
See Our Work in Action
We’ve helped thousands of researchers turn complex science into clear, engaging visual explanations.
Watch more examples? visit our animation library
What You Get
A ready-made, cost-effective solution for communicating your research clearly:
Our 5-Step, Low-Lift Workflow
We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on your research.
What Researchers Say
Researchers and universities worldwide use SciTube to communicate research beyond academia.
Want more feedback? Read full client testimonials here
Make Your Research Unmissable
Exploring options? Schedule a free discovery call with our team.
Confident and ready? Order your animation and we’ll begin immediately.
Trusted by 2,500+ researchers worldwide.
Questions Researchers Often Ask
How much of my time will it take?
Very little. Most researchers spend under two hours in total across the entire project.
We handle the heavy lifting, so you can stay focused on your research.
How long does the process take?
Most projects are completed within 4–8 weeks, depending on complexity and review times. Faster turnaround can often be arranged if needed.
Will my research be represented accurately?
Absolutely. Every animation begins with a PhD-level script that you review and approve. You’ll also have two structured rounds of feedback before production begins.
Who owns the final animation?
You do. Once complete, the animation is yours to use freely in presentations, on your website, on social media, or with funders and collaborators.
Do animations include accessibility features?
Yes. All SciTube videos include captions and accessibility-friendly descriptions. We publish through YouTube, which provides computer-readable subtitles compatible with screen readers and university accessibility standards. Additional language voiceovers can also be provided if needed.
Is SciTube legitimate?
Yes. SciTube is a UK-registered company founded in 2015. We’ve supported thousands of researchers, universities, and publishers worldwide in communicating their research beyond academia.
I received an email from SciTube — is it spam?
No. We occasionally introduce our services directly by email. These are genuine invitations to explore whether SciTube could help communicate your research more widely. You can verify our work by reading our client testimonials.