General
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Yes! Pelagia Scientific works with clients in Canada and internationally. Most communication takes place by email or video call, and we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate different time zones.
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Rates and final costs depend on the scope and complexity of the project, the level of support required, and document length where applicable. Following an initial consultation, we will recommend the most appropriate service or level of support and provide a personalized quote based on your needs and goals. Rush services may also be available for projects with urgent deadlines, subject to availability and an additional rush rate.
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No. Rest assured, at Pelagia Scientific, you always work with and are supported by a professional, experienced human who understands firsthand the challenges and needs of the research lifecycle. Every consultation, research support, and coaching session is delivered by a person, and every document is edited by a person, not by software or AI.
We use technology, including some AI tools, to help us work efficiently and consistently, identify potential issues, and support business-side tasks. But these tools never replace our human review and work. At Pelagia Scientific, we are proud to bring our human side, thoughtful approach and expertise to every project we undertake.
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Yes. Pelagia Scientific offers limited student and early-career researcher pricing for selected services. Rates and scope depend on the project type and complexity. Please get in touch to discuss your needs and available options.
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If you’re not sure which service is the best fit, that’s completely fine. During an initial discovery call, we can discuss your goals, challenges, timeline, and the type of support you’re looking for. From there, we’ll recommend an appropriate approach and develop a plan tailored to your needs.
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Pelagia Scientific works with researchers and research teams, graduate students, universities and academic institutions, environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations across the life and environmental sciences.
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You can expect personalized, expert support based on scientific experience and tailored to your goals. Pelagia Scientific works with researchers and research teams, graduate students, universities and academic institutions, environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations across the life and environmental sciences.
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The complimentary discovery call is an opportunity to tell us about your project, goals, timeline, and support needs. We’ll use this information to determine whether Pelagia Scientific is the right fit and recommend the most appropriate service or package. Following the call, you’ll receive a personalized quote when appropriate. Discovery calls are focused on understanding your needs and defining project scope. They do not include scientific consulting, technical advice, project planning, editing, or document review.
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No. Pelagia Scientific does not write academic work on behalf of clients for submission as their own. Our academic writing and editing services are designed to support your ideas, strengthen your communication, and help you develop your own work while maintaining academic integrity and your authorship.
Scientific Consulting & Research Support
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Yes! Pelagia Scientific works with clients in Canada and internationally. Most communication takes place by email or video call, and we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate different time zones.
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Rates and final costs depend on the scope and complexity of the project, the level of support required, and document length where applicable. Following an initial consultation, we will recommend the most appropriate service or level of support and provide a personalized quote based on your needs and goals. Rush services may also be available for projects with urgent deadlines, subject to availability and an additional rush rate.
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Yes. Pelagia Scientific offers limited student and early-career researcher pricing for selected services. Rates and scope depend on the project type and complexity. Please get in touch to discuss your needs and available options.
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If you’re not sure which service is the best fit, that’s completely fine. During an initial discovery call, we can discuss your goals, challenges, timeline, and the type of support you’re looking for. From there, we’ll recommend an appropriate approach and develop a plan tailored to your needs.
Academic Editing & Writing Support
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Academic editing can help you communicate your research clearly, effectively, and appropriately for your intended audience or publication. An editor can provide an objective perspective on your writing, improve clarity and flow, strengthen the presentation of your ideas, and help identify areas that may need further development or clarification.
Editing can also provide practical support when you’re working toward a submission deadline or need help preparing a manuscript, thesis, dissertation, or other scientific document.
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Pelagia Scientific provides editing and writing support for a range of scientific and academic documents, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, responses to peer review, theses and dissertations, conference papers and proceedings, book proposals, technical documents, and science communication and dissemination materials.
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Yes. Our goal is to strengthen your writing while preserving your voice, ideas, and intended meaning. Editing is tailored to the level of support you need, from copy editing to more substantive developmental editing.
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Turnaround time depends on the document length, level of editing required, project complexity, and our current availability. We will discuss your timeline during the initial consultation and provide a turnaround estimate with your quote.
Rush services may be available for eligible projects, with a minimum turnaround of 48 hours and an additional rush rate. We do not accept rush projects when less than 48 hours are available.
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Yes. ESL/English-language editing is available for academic and scientific documents. Depending on your needs, we can help improve grammar, sentence structure, clarity, readability, and overall flow while preserving your scientific meaning and voice.
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The level of review depends on the service you select. Editing services can focus on language, clarity, structure, formatting, or developmental feedback. Scientific content review and reference checking are available as separate services where appropriate and will be clearly identified in your project scope and quote.
Academic Coaching & Mentoring
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Absolutely! Thesis and dissertation defence mentorship is one of the services offered by Pelagia Scientific. Sessions are conducted virtually and are tailored to your needs, stage of preparation, and timeline. Depending on your goals, we can work through potential questions, practice communicating your research, identify areas that may need further preparation, and build your confidence for the defence.
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Mentorship is tailored to your goals, stage in the process, and timeline. Packages with multiple 1:1 sessions start at $350 CAD, and individual sessions may also be available upon request.
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Academic mentorship is designed for graduate students and researchers who would benefit from personalized guidance as they navigate an important stage of their research or publication journey. Depending on your goals, mentorship may support thesis or dissertation preparation, transitioning a dissertation into a manuscript, or developing strategies for publication.
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Mentorship is personalized to your needs. We begin by discussing your goals, challenges, current stage, and timeline, then develop a plan around the areas where you need the most support. Sessions are designed to help you build practical skills, strategies, and confidence so you can move forward independently.
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Yes. Dissertation-to-Article Mentorship provides structured, personalized guidance for researchers who want to transform their dissertation research into a manuscript suitable for journal submission. Support can include identifying publishable material, developing a manuscript strategy, selecting an appropriate journal, structuring the article, and planning the writing and submission process.