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Dr. Anna F.

PhD Academic Writing Consultant, Researcher and Dissertation Editor

Canberra, Australia
$95 per hour
80 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

I offer Master's, MBA and Ph.D. dissertation coaching, academic mentoring, writing, editing and proofreading, research proposal and funding application development; sustainability consulting, environmental and business research, writing and substantive editing of white papers, business, and government reports. I am an Australia-based academic and business researcher, data analyst, academic editor, and writer with a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies degree from Macquarie University, one of Australia's leading universities and over 25 years of professional experience, including 20 years of academic experience. I have conducted research work for governments, educational institutions, private companies, and NGOs in Australia, the UK, the USA, and Germany, published several academic papers in peer-reviewed journals on the subjects of environmental and climate policies and decision-making, co-authored a business report on corporate sustainability and several environmental reports. I have also reviewed dozens of articles for peer-reviewed journals, higher degree dissertations, and student assignments, as well as technical reports, and assisted their authors with editing prior to submission, re-submission, and subsequent successful acceptance. Throughout my academic career, I have prepared and submitted eight successful funding proposals. The grants received were from the U.S. Department of State, Open Society Foundation ("Soros Foundation"), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and some European educational institutions. I have extensive experience in conducting educational seminars, academic supervision, and marking student assignments. I am committed to the highest quality standards and always meet deadlines. I accept fixed-price proposals only under exceptional circumstances. I look forward to helping you with any of your research needs and with science, business, and academic writing or editing.

Russell W.

Academic Publication Support, Grant Applications, Research Strategy

Highton, Australia
$45 per hour
5 jobs
$100+ total earnings

I'm a (semi) retired academic and research strategy consultant. I provide academic publication support and grant application assistance for researchers, independent scholars, and small teams working outside large institutional support structures. My work includes manuscript review, journal targeting, submission preparation, responses to reviewer feedback, and grant development. The focus is on clarity, coherence, and procedural correctness within legitimate academic and funding processes. I currently serve as an Associate Editor for a peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journal. This editorial experience informs my understanding of publication standards and reviewer expectations; (editorial responsibilities are strictly separate from client work, and no acceptance or funding outcomes are implied or guaranteed). I speak regularly at academic and research-industry forums, which informs my emphasis on clear communication and fit for purpose in both publications and grant applications. Please note that I do not write research on behalf of clients, provide data or results, or offer publication guarantees. All work is conducted in line with standard academic and ethical norms. I work best with clients who value rigour, transparency, and long-term credibility over speed or shortcuts. My Google Scholar and ORCID profiles along with my professional website address are available on request.

Olayode O.

Academic Researcher and Writer

Melbourne, Australia
$15 per hour
91 jobs
$4K+ total earnings

**ONE OF THE TOP RATED FREELANCER ON UPWORK**40+ Positive Feedbacks** 👋 Greetings, I am Dr. Isaac, an accomplished academic and article writer with an exceptional track record of delivering high-quality, research-driven content across multiple disciplines. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, over 50 published academic papers, and more than 1,000 citations on Google Scholar, I bring a depth of scholarly expertise and analytical rigour that distinguishes my work on Upwork and beyond. My academic publications span Q1 and Q2 journals across Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis, demonstrating my ability to produce research that meets the highest international standards. This foundation enables me to support clients with writing that is not only precise and well-structured but also thoroughly grounded in evidence and aligned with top-tier scholarly expectations. On Upwork, I have earned 40+ positive client reviews, reflecting my reliability, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. I have delivered diverse academic and article writing projects in fields such as engineering, psychology, environmental science, history, public policy, and technology. My writing is characterised by: Meticulous research and analytical depth Clear, compelling, and coherent communication of complex ideas Adaptability to multiple referencing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, etc.) SEO-optimised article writing when required Strict adherence to deadlines and client specifications What sets me apart is my unwavering dedication to producing work of the highest calibre. I am known for delivering publications-ready academic content, including literature reviews, research articles, systematic reviews, reports, grant-writing support, and technical documentation. Clients consistently return because they trust my expertise, work ethic, and ability to transform ideas into impactful written outputs. If you are looking for a writer who is highly qualified, thoroughly experienced, and deeply committed to academic excellence, I am confident that I will exceed your expectations. Let us collaborate to bring your project to life with clarity, precision, and scholarly integrity.

Tim W.

Technical/ academic Writer

Brisbane, Australia
$25 per hour
7 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

I have published more than 20 biomedical research articles. I was heavily involved in the writing and editing of these articles (and also in the writing of many other research reports). While living and working in Japan, I was employed as an English Editor in a patent translation service. Moreover, I was frequently the final stop in the editing process for several researchers in the research institutes in Japan where I was employed. As a teaching assistant in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland, I was responsible for marking and providing feedback on hundreds of student assignments. In 2016, I was employed as a Freelance Editor in the Medical Sciences. More recently, I have been employed as a Contractual Editor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. During my work as an editor, I edited and rewrote hundreds of research articles relating to the biomedical sciences. Finally, I have been involved in writing several successful research grants in Ireland and Australia (and revising other grants in the US and elsewhere).

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