For Researchers
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Tap into trusted expertise—when and where you need it.
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Research Pathfinder helps principal investigators, research leaders, and academic institutions scale up fast with trusted freelance professionals.
Whether you’re facing a deadline, a staffing gap, or a new grant, we make it easy to:
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Search vetted experts by skill, experience, and discipline
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Secure support quickly with transparent scopes and rates
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Stay compliant with built-in contracting and payment tools
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Avoid the delay, cost, and rigidity of traditional hiring
With Research Pathfinder, you get access to specialized talent without long-term commitments—so you can move research forward without missing a beat.
How do I know if I need to find a freelancers?
Feel like you're spinning too many plates! It's time to bring in external support:
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•Short-term task with a tight deadline
•Missing niche expertise (e.g., REDCap build, qualitative coding)
•Need help across multiple projects (but not enough to hire full-time)
•Want to pilot something new (e.g., new study recruitment strategy)
Research Pathfinder helps you fill gaps without long-term commitments — and only pay for what you need.
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Read more about using freelancers and contractors at Alexis's Substack.
Thrive in Two Worlds: Researcher and Expert
Create profiles as both an investigator and a research professional to stay open to collaboration, mentorship, or consulting—paid or not.
Your next R01—or next big idea—could start here.