Funded PhD openings that fit you, every Friday.
FridayScout searches hundreds of university, lab and research-job listings for positions that match your CV. Each week we send a ranked shortlist, with deadlines and funding checked. For the ones you choose, we prepare a tailored application pack that you review, make your own, and submit.
Built for PhD and research-position seekers. Master's support is coming soon. We never guarantee admission. Founding cohort opens soon.
Finding a funded PhD shouldn't be a second job.
Openings are scattered.
They sit on EURAXESS, university career pages, lab websites, FindAPhD and social posts, and no single search covers them all.
Deadlines move fast.
Many positions open and close within weeks, or close as soon as they're filled.
Every application is different.
Each one needs a new motivation letter, a tailored CV, a cover letter and a thoughtful email to the supervisor.
You already have a full-time life.
Working researchers and professionals don't have 15 free evenings a month for this.
Most study-abroad consultants are paid commissions by universities on tuition fees. Funded PhDs charge no tuition, so they rarely get that attention. We focus on them.
How it works
Tell us about you (about 15 minutes).
Upload your CV, choose your field, countries and start date, and record a short voice note about your research interests and why. That gives us your own words to draft from.
Every Friday: your shortlist.
You get a ranked list of open positions with a fit score and the reasons for it, funding status, eligibility flags (for example "EU applicants only" or "IELTS 7+"), the deadline, and what's new or closed since last week.
You pick, we prepare.
Choose the openings you want. We build a tailored pack for each, and a human reviewer checks it.
You make it yours and submit.
You edit, approve and send everything from your own accounts. We flag anything that still needs your personal touch.
What's in a pack
For each position you choose:
Motivation letter / SOP draft
Built from your intake answers and your own words, with highlighted spots to personalise.
Tailored CV
Your real experience, reordered and refocused for that role. Nothing invented.
Cover letter
Where the position asks for one.
Supervisor / PI email draft
Specific to the lab's work, ready to send from your own inbox.
Checklist & deadline sheet
What to upload, in what format, and by when.
Policy check + human notes
Whether the programme restricts AI-assisted writing, how we've adjusted, and what you should double-check.
Delivered through a secure download link, not bulky email attachments.
Founding Cohort
- 4 weekly Friday shortlists matched to your profile
- 3 tailored application packs, each reviewed by a human
- A direct line for feedback, which helps shape the product
- Founding-member pricing if you continue to a monthly plan
Our promise: if your first shortlist isn't useful, tell us within 7 days of receiving it and we'll refund you in full.
Founding cohort opens soon
Join the waitlist to be first in line when payment opens. You'll also get 5 free matches to see how the shortlist works.
Claim a founding spot →Pricing (after the founding cohort)
| Plan | What you get | India | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Scan one-off |
20–30 ranked openings with fit notes, funding and deadlines; a one-page strategy note; 1 sample supervisor email | ₹1,499 | $29 |
| Scout monthly |
Weekly Friday shortlist + 2 tailored packs a month, with light human review | ₹2,999/mo | $49/mo |
| Scout Pro monthly |
Weekly shortlist + 5 packs a month with full human review, a 30-minute monthly call, application tracker, and interview-prep notes | ₹5,999/mo | $99/mo |
| Season Concierge 3 months |
Everything in Pro, up to 15 packs, unlimited revisions, and a form-filling co-pilot (pre-filled answer sheets + screen-share sessions; you click submit) | ₹19,999 | $299 |
| Pause | Keep your profile and watchlist between cycles | ₹499/mo | $9/mo |
Add-ons: extra pack ₹799 · 48-hour express pack ₹1,499 · human edit of your own draft ₹2,499.
GST is extra where applicable. Cancel anytime in one click, and we'll remind you before every renewal.
FAQ: how we work (and what we won't do)
Do you write my application for me?
We draft from your words. Your intake answers, CV and voice note become the raw material. We research the position, structure the documents and prepare a first draft. You edit it, make it yours and submit it yourself. The final application is yours, and you're responsible for it.
Is using AI allowed?
It depends on the programme. Some allow help with grammar and structure, and some prohibit AI drafting of statements. We check each position's rules where they're published. If a programme bans AI-assisted writing, we'll tell you, and for that application we provide only research notes, an outline and feedback on your own draft.
Will you log into application portals for me?
No. We never ask for or store passwords. We give you a pre-filled answer sheet to copy from, and on higher plans we can guide you live over screen share while you click.
Will you write my recommendation letters?
No. Letters must come from your referees. We can give you a short "brag sheet" summarising your work to share with them.
Will you email professors on my behalf?
No. We prepare the email, and you send it from your own inbox. That's more honest, and it's better for your reputation.
Can you guarantee an interview or admission?
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. We help you find more of the right openings and apply to them with better-prepared materials. Decisions belong to the universities.
Are you paid by universities?
No. We don't take commissions, so we have no reason to push you toward any institution.
What happens to my data?
We use your documents only to deliver your service. They're stored securely and shared only with the tools we need to run it, under no-training terms. They're deleted on request or 6 months after your service ends. See the Privacy Notice.
Which fields and countries do you cover?
We currently focus on funded PhD and research positions in Europe, the UK and Australia/NZ. Master's support is coming soon, so join the waitlist.
See it before you pay: get 5 free matches.
Tell us your field and target countries. Within 3 working days we'll email you 5 open positions that fit your profile, with fit notes and deadlines. Founding cohort opens soon — join the waitlist to be notified first.