Become A Paid, Part-time, Remote Research Instructor

Use your academic passions to live the life you want

Stanford

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STEM

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Harvard

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Humanities

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Western University Ontario

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Economics

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Cambridge

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United Negro College Fund

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Philosophy

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Howard

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Oxford

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Stanford • STEM • Harvard • Humanities • Western University Ontario • Economics • Cambridge • United Negro College Fund • Philosophy • Howard • Oxford •

Why Become a Research Instructor?

Convenient Structure: 1 - 2 hours per week

Work with motivated students

Flexible Course design

11 total hours per program

Benefits

How to Work With NextStage

Research Programs

Build and teach guided academic research programs

Research Assistants

Access free and affordable Research Assistants to help conduct your research

Meet The Founders

Where We Started

First-generation college students from Harlem, Ho Chi Minh, and Hong Kong

Where We Studied

Scholarships to Harvard Business School, Stanford University, Babson College, St. Paul’s School, Harrow Hong Kong, and Middlesex School

Our Careers

Entrepreneurs, educators, and Wall Street investors in America, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. We’ve invested over $1.2 Billion USD

Our Values

Talent is abundant… Opportunity is not. We’re committed to inclusion. We exist to develop and promote top talent globally

Research Instructor FAQs

  • We go above and beyond to be inclusive and intentional in hiring.

    We hire University Faculty (PhD and all degrees encouraged), PhD Students, and Adjunct Professors.

  • Click to apply on our website to become a paid, part-time, remote, Research Instructor.

    Work with our Research Assistants to develop the next generation of great researchers. Research Instructors can engage with NextStage in Two Ways:

    1) By accessing our free and affordable Research Assistants to help instructors conduct their research and mentor our students.

    2) By building and teaching paid part-time, remote, guided academic research programs with our students on the subject of the instructor's choice.

  • Below is the scope of work for Research Instructors who agree to build and teach guided research programs.

    Resource Curation: Assemble and share a curated list of academic papers or essential technical skills that students can explore and develop throughout the research program. NextStage will help with this process to facilitate the most convenient onboarding possible.

    Course Design & Delivery: Design and deliver an ~11-hour course focused on instructors' field of interest, which will be taught 1-2 hours per week remotely.

    Skill Development: Teach students how to refine their writing, citation, and research techniques over the course of this research program.

    Personalized Support: Provide ongoing feedback and individualized mentorship throughout the program to help students enhance their research capabilities and academic skill set.

  • NextStage focuses on developing high school students as researchers. The quality is often remarkable for their age group. Our Co-Founder, Clarence, published five research papers in high school, one of which was published in SSRN and made their top 10 list. Publishing and acknowledgment is aspirational but not expected for our students.

    We maintain a very rigorous application process for vetting NextStage students. When students apply to join our Research Programs, NextStage interviews them and reviews their resumes, transcripts, prior research, academic achievements, interests, and real motivations for participating in the program. We go out of our way to weed out students who say they’re interested but lack discipline and don’t actually want to do the work. 

    If Instructors are interested in developing kind, well-mannered, enthusiastic students from all over the world… Meaning Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and more, who are interested in learning more about their subject and following their footsteps as a researcher, this is exactly where they need need to be, and NextStage is looking to hire. 

Student Research FAQs

  • All current high school or college students in accredited academic institutions are eligible to apply for research opportunities.

  • Once enrolled, students will be paired with an expert research instructor who will guide them through the program. Each week, you'll be assigned readings and research questions to explore, with essays to write and submit. You'll have regular one-on-one meetings with your instructor to discuss the material, ask questions, and receive feedback on your work. As you progress, you'll work on a capstone research project, which culminates in a 5,000-word research paper. Throughout the program, your instructor will provide tailored feedback and support, ensuring you develop both your research and critical thinking skills.

  • NextStage offers a wide variety of topics for students to explore. You can dive into your areas of interest across different disciplines, including:

    • STEM: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.

    • Asian Studies: China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Asian History, Asian Literature, etc.

    • Business and Economics: Economics, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, etc.

    • Humanities: History, Philosophy, Literature, Art History, and Cultural Studies, etc.

    • Social Sciences: Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Geography, etc.

    • Arts: Visual arts, performing arts, music, theater, film studies, and design.

    • Languages and Literature: All languages (modern and classical), linguistics, various literary traditions, etc.

    • Health and Medicine: Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, etc.

    • Education: Teaching, pedagogy, educational psychology, curriculum development, etc.

    • Law: Legal systems, jurisprudence, criminal, corporate, international law, etc.

    • Environmental Studies: Environmental science, ecology, sustainability, policy, etc.

    Students are encouraged to choose topics that resonate with their academic interests and aspirations, with instructors available to guide and support their research journey.

  • On average, students who participate in guided research programs with NextStage should expect to dedicate 6–10 hours per week to the program. This includes time for reading assigned materials, writing essays, and attending one-on-one meetings with your research instructor. As the program progresses and you begin working on your capstone research project, you may need to allocate additional time for independent research and writing. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to manage their time according to their individual schedules, but consistent weekly effort is essential for success.

  • NextStage will develop students as the best researchers, essay writers, and subject matters experts possible to produce world class research papers to distinguish their college applications. However, we do not promise that any work will be published. Students will learn directly from Research Instructors who have been published, and when appropriate, NextStage will provide structured guidance on how to apply for publishing in appropriate journals.