Hire PhD Researchers and R&D Experts for Your Innovation Projects

    ResearchGuide connects companies with vetted PhDs, scientists and specialized research teams to deliver R&D projects on demand.

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    Why Companies Hire External Researchers

    Hiring researchers internally can take 6 to 12 months.

    ResearchGuide allows companies to access experienced scientists, PhDs and specialized experts within days.

    Our platform helps organizations accelerate:

    Research and development
    Proof of concept projects
    Industrial innovation
    Deeptech exploration

    Hiring research talent is slow and complicated

    When companies want to innovate, they face:

    Months to recruit PhDs

    Expensive internal labs

    University bureaucracy

    Scattered freelancers

    No reliable way to build a research team quickly

    Result? Innovation stalls before it even starts.

    ResearchGuide

    ResearchGuide is your R&D matchmaking platform

    Like hiring a developer on demand. But for research.

    PhDs
    Researchers
    Postdocs
    Specialized startups
    Domain experts

    In days, not months.

    How it Works

    01

    Post your challenge

    Describe your research or innovation need.

    02

    We match you

    Get curated profiles of vetted experts & teams.

    03

    Start collaborating

    Work directly with the selected team.

    Simple · Flexible · On-demand

    Our Expert Network

    ResearchGuide brings together two complementary types of research professionals to match every project with the right expertise. Our collaborators include independent consultants — seasoned PhDs, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scientists who bring deep domain knowledge with the flexibility and speed that innovation demands. Alongside them, our network features expert profiles from our institutional partners — active researchers, professors, and lab members affiliated with leading universities, laboratories, and research centers. Through pre-established partnership frameworks, these institutional experts bring not only their personal expertise but also access to specialized equipment, datasets, and multidisciplinary teams. Whether your project calls for a single focused specialist or the full capabilities of a research institution, ResearchGuide connects you with vetted talent through one seamless platform.

    One seamless platform. Unlimited research possibilities.

    For Companies

    Launch innovation without building a lab

    Curated PhD-level talent
    Flexible contracts
    Remote or hybrid
    Short or long term
    Pay only for what you need

    Access talent →

    For Researchers

    Work on real-world industry projects

    Meaningful applied research
    Flexible missions
    Direct access to companies
    Better compensation than academia
    Hire Researchers for R&D Projects
    On-Demand R&D Experts
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    Built for serious innovation

    Vetted profiles only
    Expert screening
    Domain matching
    Project-focused teams

    Not a freelance marketplace.

    A network of research professionals.

    Use Cases

    AI & Data Science
    Biotech & Health
    Energy & Climate
    Advanced Engineering
    DeepTech & Industrial

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Our Partners

    Join companies already accelerating their research with ResearchGuide

    And many more organizations building the future with research excellence

    Be among the first to access ResearchGuide

    Early partners get: priority matching, dedicated onboarding, and early pricing.

    Our Journey

    Our flagship platform, ResearchGuide, exemplifies this vision: connecting organizations in Qatar and beyond with highly vetted PhDs, researchers, and on-demand experts.

    By removing hiring hurdles and bridging the gap between talent and innovation,ResearchGuide accelerates progress and enables organizations to achieve their goals efficiently.

    📌 2012

    The Spark

    Salim El Bouanani, CEO of MONARK IT, a software development agency, identified a significant challenge: many ambitious software projects in Europe and North America demanded high-value contributions, yet it was rare to find professionals who combined both technical expertise and creative vision. Leveraging his own experience as a PhD and collaborating with other PhD consultants and experienced engineers, he set out to bridge this gap.

    📌 2012–2020

    The Growth

    MONARK IT established robust processes and built a strong network of experts to meet this demand. Over these years, a seed was planted — growing into a trusted network of European and North American partnerships, founded on technical excellence, geographical proximity, and an unmatched quality-to-cost ratio.

    📌 2020–2025

    The Engine

    At the beginning of 2025, MONARK IT L.L.C was officially established in Qatar. By that time, the seed had grown into the comprehensive platform ResearchGuide.net, providing pre-project consulting, dedicated R&D teams, post-project support, and AI integration — all powered by 20 passionate experts transforming complexity into clarity. The journey also gained international recognition at Web Summit.

    📌 2026

    The Incubation

    In 2026, the platform ResearchGuide.net was incubated at QSTP. Leveraging strong international expertise, it connects organizations with vetted researchers and on-demand experts, accelerating innovation and enabling measurable impact, particularly supporting R&D in the technology sector.

    Salim El Bouanani (CEO) and Abdelhak Sabri (Sales Director) at Web Summit Qatar 2026
    Photo taken at Web Summit Qatar 2026 — Mr. Salim El Bouanani (CEO) & Mr. Abdelhak Sabri (Sales Director)