Turn your expertise into global impact.
Research Alpha is an expertly curated network of PhDs and postdoctoral researchers from world-class institutions. We bridge the research–industry gap by connecting you directly to businesses, investors, innovators and policy-makers.
Paid, flexible work
Take on short consultations, reviews or longer projects that fit around your research commitments.
Real-world impact
See your findings shape product, investment and policy decisions beyond academia.
Industry connections
Build relationships with companies, investors and innovators across sectors.
You stay in control
Choose which requests to accept. Your profile and availability are yours to manage.
RESEARCH EXPERT HIGHLIGHTS. WITH OVER 50,000 RESEARCHERS
Specialists shaping ideas into impact.
Meet a selection of experts from our global network, working across health, climate, life sciences and emerging technology.
Atherton Mutombwera
University of Oxford
Diagnostics
Dr. Rehema Msulwa
University of Oxford
Major infrastructure
Prof. Tolu Oni
University of Cambridge
Urban development
Dr. Ken Mbeva
University of Cambridge
Climate modelling and policy
Dr. Doris Kemunto
Wellcome Sanger Institute · Makerere University
Biotechnology
Prof. George Warimwe
University of Oxford
Drug development
Prof. Judy Muthuri
University of Nottingham · University of the West Indies
Mining and manufacturing
Dr. Sandile Mtetwa-Omuthe
Research Alpha expert network
Sustainable energy systems
Oliva Vashti Ayim
University of Oxford
Climate predictability
Dr. Carol Ibe
Research Alpha expert network
Agricultural technology
How it works
From profile to project
Create your profile
Share your field, publications and the kinds of work you’re open to.
Get matched
Our AI platform surfaces requests that fit your specialist knowledge.
Accept the brief
Review the scope, timeline and fee before committing.
Deliver insight
Consult, review or advise — and build a track record with industry.
FAQ
Common questions
Who can join?
PhD candidates, PhD holders and postdoctoral researchers from recognised research institutions.
Is there a cost to join?
No. Creating a researcher profile is free.
How much time do I need to commit?
As little or as much as you like — you decide which requests to take on.
Which fields are in demand?
Deep tech, life sciences, climate and sustainability, health sciences, energy and more.
Ready to share what you know?
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