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Fellowship & Postdocs Programs Mentor

Leland· Coaches
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RemoteContractPosted 3mo ago

About the role

Experienced fellowship & postdocs programs mentor to help applicants pursuing competitive fellowships, grants, and postdoctoral positions with program selection, application strategy, research opportunities, and proposal refinement; supports personal statements, essays, letters of recommendation, resume review, interview prep, networking, financial aid, grant writing, and waitlist strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Help clients with program selection and application strategy
  • Identify research opportunities and research funding
  • Refine research proposals and research publications
  • Guide clients through full application process (personal statement, statement of purpose, fellowship essays, secondary essays, letters of recommendation, resume review)
  • Conduct interview prep and mock interviews
  • Develop networking strategy
  • Advise on financial aid & scholarships
  • Assist with grant writing and waitlist strategy
  • Set own hours and rates
  • Host sessions virtually
  • Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality, supportive client experience

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience navigating fellowship, grant, or postdoc applications
  • Prior coaching or mentoring experience
  • Clear, structured approach to helping clients present their strongest candidacy

Skills

Required:Fellowship/Grant/Postdoc application strategyProposal and manuscript refinement
Nice to have:Interview preparation

Benefits

  • Flexible hours
  • Remote work
  • Competitive rates (set by mentor)
  • Virtual sessions
  • Supportive team environment
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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