This program works for everyone with either some research experience or relevant work experience. If  you are coachable and open, you can apply everything we teach you to get into a fully funded PhD. If you’ve been sitting on your couch for the past 2 years watching Netflix, this program is not for you.

Yes. Starting early is never a bad thing. Many funding opportunities occur 6-12 months prior to starting a program. You may also find the process much easier without the deadline stress hanging over your head. We’ll still get your application in tip-top shape to hit send when you are ready.

I know you’re busy! That’s why I’ve streamlined the whole process, and we only focus on what truly matters. This saves 100’s of hours googling and going in circles. You should be able to complete this program with ~2-4 hours per week. Of course you can speed things up or slow them down to fit your schedule.

Yes. The process works the same for international students as it does for domestic students. We’ve helped many international students secure fully-funded PhDs, and we know the extra stress and challenges you face and how to help you successfully reach your PhD goals.

Yes. Many PhD students come directly from undergrad. As long as you can show you have some experience in your area, are committed, and bring good ideas, they would be thrilled to have you!

I only work with individuals with a college degree, or in their senior year of undergraduate.

Nationally, PhD applicants have a 22%  acceptance rate. In the Fearless Grad Program our PhD acceptance rate is 77%, or 3.5 times higher than the national average. This means you have a much higher chance of getting into a fully funded PhD program than going through this process alone.

However, we could never guarantee acceptance to a particular program. We aren’t photo-shopping your head on an athlete’s body. Success depends largely on you and your effort. We give you the exact step-by-step process and support you need to succeed, but we do not write essays for you. We empower you to be successful, and know you will be successful if you put our process to work.

Absolutely! This is your time, and if editing your materials or other topics are top of mind, let's do it!

Yes. If you do the work, and apply to the schools that are a good fit, and don’t get into any of your schools I’ll work with you 100% free on the next application cycle. I know we cannot always control the Universe, and I'm here to help you achieve your goals no matter what. 

I cannot guarantee any particular school or funding source will select you. However, with our work together we will maximize your chances of success.

This is a pretty small group, about 30 people. Not everyone shows up to every call, so if you have a question and show up and raise your hand, I’ll most likely be able to have a ~10 minute conversation with you. This means you get direct access to a PhD expert on a weekly basis.

If you can’t make it to the live call, you can post your question ahead of time in the slack channel, and I’ll do my best to answer it on the call. These calls are recorded and uploaded to the portal. You have lifetime access to learn from your other Fearless Grads on all the recorded calls

Slack is a great spot to get 24/7 support so you’re never stuck. Ask questions and get feedback from Dr. Natalie and your other Fearless Grads. It’s a quick way to send messages like “Professor X said this, is that normal?” and get real guidance from your community. We have dedicated channels to hang out in and build smaller communities of people doing the exact same thing you are.

You can email me at [email protected], I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.

If you would like a free consult to figure out if this is exactly for you, you can schedule that here.