Discover funded positions
Browse labs that are actively recruiting and filter by field, country, and degree level.
Find your next research opportunity.
Discover funded PhD positions, get matched with mentors, and reach professors recruiting students like you — all in one place.
Reach professors directly
Message recruiting professors without cold-emailing dozens of inboxes that never reply.
Get noticed by mentors
Build a scholar profile so postdocs and faculty in your field can find and follow you.
What students do on Inested
- Apply to recruiting PhD and Master’s labs in minutes
- Find scholarships and funding opportunities filtered by field and country
- Get mentorship from postdocs and faculty 1:1
- Build a public scholar profile that surfaces in search
- Discover collaborators for undergraduate research projects
- Read curated guides: how to email a professor, write a statement of purpose, choose an advisor
Frequently asked questions
How do I find funded PhD positions on Inested?+
Browse the People directory filtered by "Recruiting now," follow professors in your field, and apply directly from each lab’s page. We surface positions from professors who explicitly mark openings.
Is Inested free for students?+
Yes — creating a profile, browsing labs, applying to recruiting professors, and messaging mentors is completely free for students.
Do I need publications to join?+
No. Many students join before publishing. Your profile highlights your interests, courses, and goals so professors can find you.
How is Inested different from LinkedIn or ResearchGate?+
Inested is built specifically for academic recruitment: scholarship discovery, lab applications, professor outreach, and mentor matching. LinkedIn is general professional networking, and ResearchGate focuses on paper sharing.
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