We’re still processing the news, and so is Paperpal.
At this year’s SSP EPIC Awards, Paperpal took home a Silver in the Author Tools category, and we couldn’t be prouder. More than a trophy, this recognition stands for something deeper: that responsible, user-first AI is not just possible in scholarly publishing, it’s essential.
What is SSP EPIC Awards?
The SSP EPIC Awards (Excellence in Publishing, Innovation & Communication) celebrate outstanding contributions to scholarly publishing. Recognizing tools, platforms and initiatives that drive progress. The awards spotlight innovation, usability, scalability and impact across the ecosystem. Winners are announced at the annual Society for Scholarly Publishing meeting.
Why This Win Matters
The EPIC Awards recognize innovation that’s not just clever, but meaningful solutions that improve workflows, support the academic ecosystem, and scale across communities.
Paperpal, the all-in-one AI academic writing assistant, fits the bill perfectly. Designed for academics, powered by AI trained on research articles and refined by professional editors, it is transforming how academics ideate and find research, write better, cite accurately, edit faster, and effortlessly prepare their manuscripts for submission.
With over 2 million+ users across 125+ countries, Paperpal has:
- Reduced time spent on academic writing by up to 60%
- Perfected more than 6.5 billion words of academic text
- Empowered authors to write across 30+ languages, and
- Earned the trust of 1,000+ leading journals worldwide
Paperpal provides real-time assistance within MS Word, Google Docs, Overleaf and on the Web, making it easy to get expert guidance where academics write.
AI That’s Built for Academia, Not Just Trained on It
Unlike generic AI tools, Paperpal’s models are fine-tuned for scholarly writing, combining proprietary academic datasets, ethical guardrails and a deep understanding of publishing standards. We’ve also embedded features that promote responsible AI use, such as usage limits and transparency in paraphrasing because integrity matters as much as accuracy.
And the user feedback speaks volumes:
In a recent user survey (December 2024), 81.4% of Paperpal Prime users said using the AI writing assistant had improved their writing quality and efficiency, while over 70% said the tool made the writing process feel less intimidating and more empowering.
Looking Ahead
This positive user feedback is validation for Paperpal and its commitment to continually improve its offerings to better support academics at every step of the writing journey. Winning Silver at the EPIC Awards is the cherry on the cake; an incredible honor and global recognition of the work we continue to do to support authors, editors, and institutions by building AI tools that are smart, intuitive and grounded in academic realities.
We’re just getting started and we’re excited for what’s next!
Congratulations to the Editage Digital Media Solutions team on their Silver win at the SSP EPIC Awards! Read more about the win here: Editage Wins Silver at the EPIC Awards 2025 – CACTUS
