Doctoral Member Services, Support, and Opportunities

Our founders share a vision and passion to connect top-thinkers from prestigious educational institutions with leading organizations, in a forward-framed think tank environment, for unprecedented, collaborative and mutual innovation, impact, and opportunity. ideation provides leading thinkers who are passionate about extending and applying their work, research, and expertise, towards real-world impact and change, with unprecedented think tank access and opportunities.  

Our services and support mitigate the many barriers doctoral graduates face navigating complex platforms and pathways, leveraging economies of scale, and creating a collaborative space for our members to connect and thrive. ideation's founders are dedicated to ensuring that ideation be accessible to all qualified members with a passion for leadership and innovation.   As a 501(c)3, our membership fee is only to assist with covering the costs associated with making services, supports, and opportunities available for our members.  The fee is calculated and approved by our Advisory board at the beginning of each fiscal year based upon projected annual operating expenses. Thus far we have been able to offer our annual membership for a very affordable $900 for doctoral graduates (less than the cost of a single one-hour class) and $500 for doctoral students. Minimizing economic barriers is fundamental to our vision. The cost efficiencies, savings and revenue opportunities that are to the benefit of each of our members, far exceed the annual membership fee. 

ideation connects members with vetted, reliable low-cost, high-impact support, including editing and coaching preparation by qualified experts who have been through the experience and are driven to help others succeed. Every doctoral candidate member receives 2 hours of editing services included with their annual membership. Click below and we’ll connect you with folks to help ensure your success!