Co-author and project partner
Find collaborators who can contribute writing, disciplinary knowledge or project leadership.
Research Collaboration
Academic Opportunities
Private Communication
Find the people and opportunities your research needs
Use the RQL Collaboration and Opportunities Board to find co-authors, methods support, editing assistance, data or coding specialists, research assistants, mentors, supervisors and academic opportunities.
Public listings should contain only the information needed to explain the opportunity. Sensitive files and detailed discussions should be shared through controlled private workflows.
Board categories
One board for different forms of research participation
Listings should clearly explain what already exists, what help or opportunity is being offered, and what kind of contribution is expected.
Methods and statistics
Request support with research design, analysis, statistics and methodological decisions.
Data, coding and technical work
Seek assistance with data handling, programming, software, visualization or technical implementation.
Editing and language
Find support for academic language, structure, translation and research communication.
Mentor or supervisor
Seek guidance from an experienced researcher, specialist or academic mentor.
Research assistant
Post assistantship needs or opportunities involving defined research tasks.
Academic opportunity
Share vacancies, projects, calls, internships or other professional opportunities.
Other research support
Describe a legitimate scholarly need that does not fit one of the main categories.
Collaboration and reviewer requests
Use the correct board for the help you need
Collaboration and Opportunities Board
Use this board for co-authors, methods support, editing, language assistance, coding, research assistants, mentors, supervisors and academic opportunities.
Real Reviewer Board
Use the reviewer board when you want qualified human review interest for a pre-publication manuscript or published article.
A title-and-abstract listing can be purchased directly for $2.90 or 1 credit, or may be included with an eligible RQL review. A full AI review is not required for every listing.
The full manuscript is not automatically displayed in a
public title-and-abstract listing. Authors control private
manuscript sharing through the relevant workflow.
A strong listing
Give potential collaborators enough information to decide
Explain the project
- Use a specific and accurate title
- Describe what has already been completed
- State the research field and stage
Define the contribution
- Explain the expertise or role needed
- Describe the expected tasks
- State the likely timeline or urgency
Clarify the arrangement
- State whether it is paid or voluntary
- Explain authorship or acknowledgment expectations
- Identify important eligibility requirements
Workflow
How collaboration develops on RQL
Add the title, summary, discipline, project stage and type of contribution or opportunity.
Share enough public information for discovery without exposing confidential material.
Interested users can introduce themselves and provide relevant professional information.
Review the proposed fit, experience and expectations before accepting an applicant.
Use the private thread for deeper discussion, files, terms, timelines and progress.
Safety and scholarly conduct
Protect the project and the people involved
Public listing safety
- Do not publish sensitive personal information
- Do not expose confidential datasets or manuscripts
- Avoid unsupported claims about funding or positions
- Use accurate project and opportunity descriptions
Collaboration expectations
- Clarify authorship and credit early
- Agree responsibilities and timelines
- Discuss payment before work begins where applicable
- Use normal academic caution before sharing drafts
RQL provides discovery, communication, moderation and
workflow support. Users remain responsible for verifying
identities, assessing suitability and making final
collaboration decisions.
Build the research team your project needs
Browse current opportunities or publish a clear, responsible listing for collaborators and specialists.