About the job
ApplyKite is an AI-based platform that helps more than 100,000 students and researchers from 50+ countries discover master programmes, scholarships, supervisors, funded PhD positions and postdoctoral opportunities. We are currently recruiting for the founding cohort of our international academic mentoring marketplace.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from:
- Current or former master’s and PhD students with strong academic, admissions or funding experience
- Postdoctoral and early-career researchers
- Lecturers, professors and research supervisors
- Graduate-admissions and scholarship professionals
Possible mentoring services include:
You should have verifiable experience in at least one relevant area. You do not need to cover every service or degree level.
- Master’s or PhD or postdoctoral application strategy
- Scholarships, fellowships and research grants
- Academic CVs and statements of purpose
- Research proposals and supervisor communication
- Interview preparation
- Academic writing and publication guidance
- English language exams
Mentors provide ethical coaching, review and feedback. They do not complete applications, articles or assessed work on behalf of applicants.
What we offer:
- Built-in reach: Connect with ApplyKite’s community of 100,000+ applicants across 50+ countries, without cold outreach or self-promotion.
- Complete flexibility: Set your availability, choose your mentees and pause whenever research, teaching or other commitments take priority.
- Control over earnings: Set your own rate, keep 70% of each payment and receive global payouts through Wise.
- Meaningful academic impact: Build documented mentoring experience for your CV, help applicants achieve measurable outcomes and join an international network of academic mentors.
How to apply:
This is a freelance marketplace opportunity, not salaried employment or guaranteed hours.
Apply here:
https://consulting.applykite.com/mentor
The role is fully remote. International applications are welcome, subject to ApplyKite’s payment and contracting availability. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an introductory call.
Work Location: Remote
