ARCCommons

For Contractors

ARC Commons connects academic researchers across Canada with the contract professionals who support their work. Join a transparent directory built specifically for the Canadian academic research community.

90-day free trial for new members

We're just getting started, so we're removing the risk: list your profile free for 90 days. We'll collect your card at signup, but you won't be charged until the trial ends — and you can cancel anytime before then at no cost.

Who should join?

ARC Commons is for independent professionals offering contract research support to academic researchers. This includes:

  • ✓Grant writers and scientific editors
  • ✓Team grant strategists and facilitators
  • ✓Statisticians and data analysts
  • ✓Bioinformaticians
  • ✓Website and dashboard developers
  • ✓Scientific figure and infographic designers
  • ✓Research project managers
  • ✓Spatial modellers
  • ✓Workshop facilitators for research audiences
Who it's not for:ARC Commons is specifically for academic research support. If your work is in industry R&D, the nonprofit sector, or clinical-trial monitoring, this isn't the right directory.

What's included

  • ✓A public profile page in the ARC Commons directory
  • ✓Listing under your service categories, disciplines, and specialties so researchers can find you
  • ✓A contact form — and your email address — shown to verified researchers
  • ✓Reviews from verified academic researchers
  • ✓Access to a private community of ARC Commons contractors (see below)
  • ✓A professional profile that signals credibility in the academic market

Join a community of contractors

Being an independent research-support professional can be isolating. ARC Commons members get access to a private community to compare notes on pricing, client management, navigating administrative hurdles (like getting paid by institutions), and running a sole-proprietor business — alongside others doing similar work. You'll receive an invitation when your profile goes live.

Pricing

Every plan starts with a 90-day free trial — you're not charged until it ends.

Contractor Profile

Listed in the research support directory under your selected service categories.

First 90 days freethen $30/month

Workshop Profile

Listed in the Workshops & Training section.

First 90 days freethen $30/month

Both

A contractor and a workshop profile, if you offer both.

First 90 days freethen $39/month

Billed monthly via Stripe after your 90-day free trial. We collect your card at signup and the first payment runs automatically when the trial ends — cancel anytime before then at no cost. Your profile is hidden (not deleted) if your subscription lapses.

How it works

  1. 1

    Submit an application

    Fill out the profile form with your background, services, and specialties. We review every application before publishing.

  2. 2

    Get approved

    We review your application and reach out within a few business days.

  3. 3

    Start your free trial

    Set up your subscription with a 90-day free trial. We collect your card now, but you aren't charged until the trial ends — cancel anytime before then at no cost.

  4. 4

    Your profile goes live

    Once your subscription is active, your profile appears in the directory automatically.

  5. 5

    Connect directly

    Researchers reach you through your profile. All work, rates, and agreements happen directly with you.

Apply to join ARC Commons

Free for 90 days · cancel anytime