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JoVE builds on its commitment through Friends of Research4Life

 

We are excited to announce that JoVE is expanding its support for Research4Life by becoming a funder of Friends of Research4Life. JoVE creates science videos that help people around the world learn, teach, and do research more effectively.

Since 2013, they have provided free access to its extensive video library for researchers and educators in eligible Research4Life countries. That support has made a real difference. Now, JoVE is going even further. By supporting our fundraising efforts, they are helping to sustain and grow our mission of equitable access to research in low and middle-income countries.

JoVE’s CEO, Moshe Pritsker, knows what it means to need support. As a young immigrant, he was empowered by educational opportunity. In the Q&A below, he shares his personal story and explains why our mission matters to him. He also speaks about what it means to remove barriers to learning and how JoVE is helping others learn, grow, and shape the future.

Can you tell us a bit about your organization and its mission?

JoVE is the world’s leading producer and provider of science videos, with the mission to advance scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators, and students worldwide rely on JoVE in their research, teaching, and learning. Through our JoVE Education platform, including Science Education, Core, and Lab Manual, we improve student engagement, enhance comprehension of complex concepts, and drive better learning outcomes. Our JoVE Research platform, including videos of laboratory experiments filmed at top research universities and the Encyclopedia of Experiments, helps scientists quickly learn new research technologies, save time, reduce costs, and boost research productivity.

With over 25,000 videos available in 14+ languages and accessible 24/7 worldwide, we make knowledge more reproducible, accessible, and impactful across every corner of the globe.

What inspired your organization to contribute financially to Research4Life?

Research4Life has a noble mission: to help people at a disadvantage succeed in their lives. This mission appeals to me because I remember the times when I was at a disadvantage.

In 1990, at age 16, I emigrated from Russia to Israel. As a new immigrant, I received the right to a three-year tuition-free university education from the Israeli government. While that tuition fee doesn’t seem substantial now, about $3,000 per year, it meant a lot to me as I was doing construction and cleaning jobs to help my family. It was something beyond money: a feeling that I was not alone, that society and the country valued education and supported me in the path I had chosen. So, I know how important it is for a person at a disadvantage, either financially or societal, to get any support that will help them advance.

If scientists and students in lower-resource settings gain access to knowledge from the most advanced sources available to people at the top institutions like Harvard or Stanford, I know it will help.

How does supporting equitable access to research in low- and middle-income countries align with your broader goals or corporate social responsibility strategy?

Access to knowledge shouldn’t depend on where you live. JoVE was founded on the belief that anyone, anywhere, with a device in their hand, should be able to access high-quality knowledge. It started with frustration: researchers using traditional text science papers that were not useful enough to replicate an experiment or learn new technology. We wanted to fix that by creating clear, visual demonstrations and explanations of science experiments and concepts. That kind of clarity is vital everywhere, but especially in places where resources are limited and every experiment counts.

We’ve supported Research4Life since 2013 by offering free access to JoVE videos in many lower-income countries. This new donation builds on that longstanding commitment.

We also run free monthly webinars on novel approaches in research and education that are open to anyone in the world, whether you’re a librarian, researcher, or professor. These sessions support professional growth, help audiences explore new teaching methods, and feature thought leaders discussing the latest in research, education, and librarianship. We’re proud of these initiatives. We see people from every corner of the world show up, invest in their development, and leave with new tools and perspectives.

Research4Life has declared its commitment to be an ‘enabler for the future of humanity’ by expanding global access to scholarly knowledge. How do you see your support helping to achieve this goal?

Enabling humanity’s future starts with removing barriers to knowledge. But access alone is not enough: people need to use that knowledge to improve their lives, their work, and their communities.

We created a platform that improves knowledge transfer and makes people learn effectively, no matter their language or background. For scientists served by Research4Life, this means understanding and applying advanced research methods without needing to travel or repeat costly procedures. For educators and students, it means learning with clarity, teaching with confidence, and building skills that drive progress.

We see our support as part of a larger ecosystem, where effective learning leads to knowledge and skills, which leads to opportunity.

What would you say to other potential funders or partners who might be considering a similar commitment to Research4Life?

I’d encourage potential funders to think beyond charity: this is about creating opportunity, and the ripple effects are real. The next Einstein could be sitting in a remote classroom right now. If your support helps them take that next step, it’s a gain for everyone.

Do you have any advice for other organizations looking to make a real difference in global research accessibility?

Start simple and ask yourself: What have you already done that could help someone else learn, grow, or lead? You don’t need to fix everything in one go, just remove one barrier and build from there.

From our experience, the key is providing continuous support to your partners. We do that with specialized teams in each country, speaking the local language and giving support wherever needed. These people travel to local institutions and take the time to listen closely, build trust, and provide solutions. It’s the type of support and localization that education and research need to progress.