Global applicant pool
Reach motivated graduate students across 50,000+ researchers worldwide.
Students are already applying to your lab.
Inested curates open research and PhD positions so students can find them. Search your name or institution to see if yours is listed — claim it for free, applicant tracking included.
Public lab page
A polished, SEO-indexed lab page that shows up in Google when students search your field.
Structured applications
Receive standardized applications you can compare side-by-side instead of cold-email chaos.
What professors get
- List labs, openings, and required qualifications in minutes
- Receive structured PhD and Master’s applications, not random emails
- A public, SEO-indexed lab page that students find via Google
- Built-in messaging with prospective students
- Track applicants and grow your research network
- Showcase your publications, ORCID, and citation metrics on your profile
Frequently asked questions
How did Inested already have my posting?+
We curate open research and PhD positions from public departmental listings so students can find them in one place. Yours may be one of them — claiming it just hands you the applicant inbox.
Is Inested free for professors?+
Yes — claiming your listing, creating your lab page, posting openings, reviewing applications, and messaging applicants is free.
Who sees my lab page?+
Lab pages are public and indexed by search engines, so prospective students can find you through Google as well as on Inested.
Can I require specific qualifications?+
Yes. Set criteria in your lab description (degree, GPA, research experience) and add custom application questions.
A listing isn't mine — what do I do?+
Use the "Not you?" link next to a result and let us know. We will correct or remove it — no account needed.
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