1-on-1 sessions
Book a strategy call
30 minutes. Focused on your specific situation — CV, lab search, funding strategy, or application review. No generic advice.
Currently free while the system is being set up.
What we can cover
CV review
Structured feedback on your academic CV — what funding committees and PIs actually look for, and what most applicants get wrong.
Cover letter review
Line-by-line review of your motivation letter. Clarity, positioning, and whether your story matches the lab you're applying to.
Cold email strategy
The exact approach for cold-contacting well-funded PIs — subject lines, timing, what to include, and how to follow up without being annoying.
Identifying funded labs
Use DFG, ERC, and SNSF data to find PIs with real hiring capacity. Stop applying to labs that can't afford you.
Lab & mentor quality check
How to assess a PI's funding trajectory, publication output, and group culture before you commit to 3–5 years of your life.
How it works: Pick a time on the right. You'll get a confirmation email with a short form to fill in before the call — so we can use the 30 minutes efficiently.
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Common questions
Who is this for?
PhD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers navigating funding applications, lab selection, or the academic job market.
What do I need to prepare?
Just your current CV and a clear question or goal. You'll get a short form after booking to share the context.
Is this coaching or consulting?
It's a working session — we look at your actual documents or situation and give specific, actionable feedback.
What if I need more than 30 minutes?
Book a follow-up. Most questions are resolved in one session, but some situations benefit from a second look.