How to use Symposed

1. Set up your profile

Complete your profile so listers can see who you are: your career stage, specialty interests, skills and availability. Verifying a university or health-service email adds a verified badge that builds trust.

2. Find projects that fit

Browse open projects and filter by specialty, project type and experience level. Beginner-friendly projects are ranked first by default, everyone starts somewhere.

3. Apply well

Applications are limited per rolling week, so make each one count: explain why this project, why you, and how much time you can commit. Ask public questions on a listing if something is unclear.

4. Deliver, then build your reputation

Once accepted, agree expectations early (role, authorship, timeline, see our research integrity guidelines). After the project, exchange reviews: they carry into every future application.

5. Posting your own project

Consultants, registrars and other eligible posters can list a project after verification. Good listings state the work, the outputs, the time commitment and the authorship plan, see the posting guidelines. Never include patient or confidential information.

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