Free for students. Powerful tools for institutions and employers. Choose the plan that fits your trajectory.
Find funded opportunities worldwide. Free forever for basic access. Upgrade for advanced tools when you're ready.
For students starting their research journey
For serious applicants targeting top programs
100% free for students from low-income backgrounds. Apply for Navigator grant →
Post opportunities, access our curated talent pool, and streamline your recruitment process. Trusted by leading universities worldwide.
For individual PIs and small labs
For career centers and research offices
For university systems & state networks
Trusted by leading institutions worldwide
Access top STEM undergraduates 3 years before your competitors. Sponsor competitions, host challenges, and recruit directly from our curated talent pool.
Host case competitions and innovation challenges
Your opportunities appear in top matches for relevant students
Message top 10% of matched candidates directly
+ $5,000 per successful hire
Used by Microsoft Research, Genentech, and 10+ Fortune 500 R&D labs
Find the perfect fit for your needs
| Feature | Explorer (Free) |
Navigator ($9.99/mo) |
Institution (Custom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Database Access | |||
| AI Matching Algorithm | Basic | Advanced (95%) | Custom |
| Monthly Applications | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Application Tracking | |||
| CV Review | |||
| Priority Alerts (SMS/Email) | |||
| 1-on-1 Mentorship | |||
| Post Opportunities | |||
| Analytics Dashboard | |||
| API Access |
Yes! The Explorer plan is free forever. You get access to our full database of 500+ opportunities and can apply to 5 programs per month. We believe every student deserves access to research opportunities regardless of their financial situation.
Basic matching uses your major and location preferences. Advanced matching (Navigator) analyzes your specific research interests, skills, career goals, and even your CV to find opportunities with 95% relevance accuracy.
Yes, universities and labs pay subscription fees to post opportunities and access our talent pool. However, we never charge students to view or apply to opportunities. This aligns our incentives with helping students, not monetizing their desperation.
Absolutely. You can cancel anytime with no penalties. If you cancel, you'll keep Navigator features until the end of your billing period, then automatically switch back to Explorer (free).
Yes. We offer Navigator grants for students receiving Pell Grants or from institutions with >50% financial aid recipients. Apply with your .edu email and financial aid documentation.
Corporate partners pay an annual fee to access our talent pipeline, host sponsored competitions, and get featured placement in relevant student matches. We never sell student data; we only facilitate introductions.
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