ARCCommons

For Contractors

ARC Commons connects academic researchers across Canada with vetted research support professionals like you. Join a transparent, trusted directory built specifically for the Canadian academic research context.

Who should join?

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

  • ✓Grant writers and proposal developers
  • ✓Research editors and manuscript consultants
  • ✓Biostatisticians and quantitative methodologists
  • ✓Bioinformaticians and genomics analysts
  • ✓Data analysts and visualization specialists
  • ✓Research strategy consultants
  • ✓Dashboard and data platform developers
  • ✓Workshop facilitators in research methods

What's included

  • ✓A public profile page in the ARC Commons directory
  • ✓Listing under your selected service categories
  • ✓Discipline and funder experience tags for findability
  • ✓Contact form so researchers can reach you (email never exposed)
  • ✓Space for verified reviews from academic researchers
  • ✓A professional profile that signals credibility in the academic market

Pricing

Contractor Profile

$30/month

Listed in the contractor directory under your selected service categories.

Workshop Profile

$30/month

Listed in the Workshops & Training section.

Both (Bundled)

$39/month

Contractor + workshop profile. Saves $21/month vs. paying separately.

Best value

Billed monthly via Stripe. Cancel anytime. Your profile is hidden (not deleted) if your subscription lapses. A free trial period is available for new members.

How it works

  1. 1

    Submit an application

    Fill out the profile form with your background, services, and credentials. We review all applications before publishing.

  2. 2

    Get approved

    We review your application and reach out within a few business days. Once approved, your profile goes live.

  3. 3

    Manage your profile

    Sign in at any time to update your bio, headshot, and profile details.

  4. 4

    Negotiate directly

    Researchers contact you through your profile. All work, rates, and agreements happen outside ARC Commons.

Apply to join ARC Commons