Set your hours
You decide your availability and which topics you mentor on.
Pay it forward. Guide the next generation.
Offer 1:1 guidance to students and early-career researchers. You choose the topics, you choose the hours, you build a public profile while you’re at it.
Built-in messaging
No giving out personal email. Conversations happen on-platform.
Build your following
A public mentor profile that earns reputation as students vouch for you.
What mentors get
- A public mentor profile with topics, availability, and reviews
- Inbound requests from motivated students you actually want to talk to
- Flexible scheduling — mentor as much or as little as you want
- Recognition through profile badges and testimonials
- Grow your professional network beyond your immediate field
- Optional: featured placement when you respond promptly
Frequently asked questions
Who can become a mentor on Inested?+
Anyone with research experience — postdocs, faculty, industry researchers, recent PhDs. You set your own topics and availability.
Is mentoring paid?+
Mentorship on Inested is currently volunteer. Many mentors use it to give back, expand their network, and build a public profile that surfaces in academic search.
How much time does it take?+
You set your availability. Many mentors offer one or two 30-minute calls per month — it adds up to a meaningful impact without overwhelming your calendar.
What do mentees ask about?+
Choosing a PhD program, navigating grad school, research methodology, paper writing, industry vs academia, and career transitions.
Ready to give back?
Free to join. You control everything.
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