Fellowship & Postdocs Programs Mentor

Leland
United States
Workplace: RemoteContractFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Mentoring","Coaching","Communication","Structured thinking","Attention to detail"]

Mentor applicants pursuing competitive fellowships, grants, and postdoctoral positions. Help clients select programs, develop application strategies, identify research opportunities and funding, and strengthen research proposals and publications. Guide them through personal statements, essays, recommendations, and resume review, plus interview preparation, networking strategy, financial aid/scholarships, grant writing, and waitlist planning. Host virtual sessions and collaborate with the team to deliver a supportive experience.

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Leland
1 month ago

Fellowship & Postdocs Programs Mentor

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Job Summary

Mentor applicants pursuing competitive fellowships, grants, and postdoctoral positions. Help clients select programs, develop application strategies, identify research opportunities and funding, and strengthen research proposals and publications. Guide them through personal statements, essays, recommendations, and resume review, plus interview preparation, networking strategy, financial aid/scholarships, grant writing, and waitlist planning. Host virtual sessions and collaborate with the team to deliver a supportive experience.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Help clients with program selection and application strategy for fellowships, grants, and postdoctoral positions
  • •Identify research opportunities and research funding and refine research proposals and research publications
  • •Guide clients through the full application, including personal statement, statement of purpose, essays, letters of recommendation, and resume review
  • •Support interview preparation and interviews, networking strategy, and waitlist strategy
  • •Assist with financial aid and scholarships and grant writing

Key Requirements

  • •Hands-on experience navigating fellowship, grant, or postdoc application processes
  • •Prior coaching or mentoring experience
  • •A clear, structured approach to helping clients present their strongest candidacy
  • •Experience refining research proposals and research publications
  • •Ability to guide clients through the full application process virtually
Skills:MentoringCoachingCommunicationStructured thinkingAttention to detail

Company Brief

Leland
Leland is a coaching marketplace connecting learners with expert coaches, courses, content, and community to support career and educational goals, including test prep, admissions, and professional upskilling.
Industry: EdTech
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: Stanford, United States
Founded: 2021
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