Dissertation Services

Monthly Accountability

A lightweight monthly retainer for the long stretches of dissertation work. Bi-weekly check-ins, light async review between calls, and a coach in your corner when motivation wavers.

$500/month4–5 hours per month
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Monthly Accountability retainer service

Chapter 31 / VR&E student veteran? This service may be free for you once Subthesis completes federal-contractor approval.

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What's Included

  • Two 60-minute video check-ins per month
  • Up to 4–5 total hours of coaching and async review
  • Shared milestone tracker so timelines stay visible
  • Light review of drafts and outlines between calls
  • Direct email access for blockers and quick questions
  • Cancel anytime, no long-term commitment

How It Works

  1. 1

    Onboarding Call

    A 30-minute kickoff to map your timeline, milestones, and the cadence that will keep you accountable. Free before you commit.

  2. 2

    Bi-Weekly Check-Ins

    Two structured calls per month. Review the last two weeks, set the next two weeks, surface blockers early.

  3. 3

    Async Support

    Send drafts, outlines, or questions between calls. Coach reviews and replies within retainer hours so you never wait a full two weeks for feedback.

Who It's For

  • Doctoral students between major milestones who lose momentum
  • Researchers balancing the dissertation with full-time work
  • Anyone whose program does not provide structured coaching
  • Candidates preparing for a long stretch (12+ months) of independent writing

Investment

$500/month
4–5 hours per month

You stay on timeline. Each month ends with measurable progress and the next month’s plan already mapped out.

Your Coach

Angel Reyes, MCHES #40158

Founder of Subthesis and a Research Methodologist with experience guiding doctoral candidates through proposal defense, methodology design, statistical analysis, and final dissertation defense. Author of The Grant Architect, The Project Brain, and Impact or Invisible: AI-Powered Research. Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Ready to make progress?

Send an inquiry and we'll set up a free 20-minute scoping call to confirm fit and timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel before your next billing date and you will not be charged for the next month. No long-term contract.

What if I need more than 4 to 5 hours?

We can scale to a higher-tier retainer or add hours at a per-hour rate. Just ask during onboarding or any check-in.

Do unused hours roll over?

Up to 1 hour per month rolls into the following month so you do not lose ground if life happens. Anything beyond that resets each month.

Can I pause for a semester?

Yes. Pauses are easier than starting fresh. Send an email to pause and another to resume.

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