Executive Certificate in AI-Powered Research Automation, Publication Management & Policy Analysis
Transform from aspiring writer to AI-empowered academic services professional by mastering comprehensive research support frameworks enhanced with cutting-edge AI tools that multiply your output while maintaining scholarly standards. Learn to edit manuscripts faster, automate literature reviews, and build sustainable freelance careers through this practical 6-month program designed by iHUB, IIT Roorkee and SkillArbitrage.
This industry-leading program is specifically designed for aspiring academic writers, graduates with strong writing abilities, working professionals seeking career transition, researchers and PhD scholars, freelancers and independent consultants, and academic support staff who want to build sustainable careers in the lucrative academic services market enhanced with AI-powered tools.
We understand your primary concerns: breaking into the academic writing market, finding consistent high-paying clients, delivering quality work efficiently, managing multiple projects professionally, and scaling your output without compromising scholarly standards.
This comprehensive course teaches you to leverage systematic academic writing frameworks across essential domains combined with cutting-edge AI technologies that simultaneously enhance your output quality while building your professional reputation. You'll master the art of using AI to edit manuscripts faster, automate literature review synthesis, analyze research documents in hours instead of weeks, manage grant proposals, and navigate everything from journal submissions to client acquisition ensuring you build a sustainable, high-income career.
Using AI-powered tools and specialized research platforms alongside practical methodologies and real-world case studies, you'll learn to deliver professional academic services confidently, spot common manuscript issues that clients typically miss, and provide precisely the kind of support that researchers value and pay premium rates for.
This program transforms you from a hesitant freelancer worried about finding clients to a confident, tech-savvy academic services professional who:
✓ Builds a sustainable freelance career through AI-enhanced academic writing expertise ✓ Edits and formats manuscripts faster using AI tools
✓ Automates literature review development and research synthesis
✓ Navigates journal submissions, grant proposals, and client management with AI-powered confidence
✓ Adds measurable value through professionally-delivered, data-driven academic support
✓ Builds a reputation as a skilled, AI-enabled research support specialist
By course end, you will be able to:
Analyze and edit complex research documents using AI tools efficiently Draft and format manuscripts in APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE styles independently
Automate literature mapping and synthesis across multiple sources
Develop grant proposals and funding applications effectively using AI Build AI-powered research workflows and task automation systems
Create publication-quality charts, graphs, and data visualizations
Navigate client acquisition, project management, and professional visibility
Generate comprehensive literature reviews with AI-accelerated synthesis
Handle journal targeting, manuscript submission, and revision cycles confidently with AI support
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1 Live Online Class per Week (6 Months) Plus 2 Practical Exercises Weekly
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MODULE 1
Understanding the academic writing market and AI-powered opportunity mapping
Grasp the academic writing economy and identify lucrative project categories
Discover where genuine demand exists: PhD assistance, journal editing, document formatting, grant writing
Develop a client evaluation checklist and understand ethical considerations in academic services
Use AI tools to analyse market trends and identify emerging service opportunities
How to use platforms like ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Apollo.io, ChatGPT, and Notion to track market trends
MODULE 2
Research document architecture and AI-assisted structural analysis
Understand how research papers and thesis documents are organised across disciplines
Spot weak arguments and assist in strengthening academic reasoning
Examine real paper samples to deconstruct structure and logical flow
Use AI to quickly analyse and map document structures across multiple papers
Tools like Notion, XMind, Obsidian, ChatGPT, and Claude for mapping research architecture
MODULE 3
Research design and AI-enhanced methodology planning
Frame field research projects and develop clear research problems
Craft problem statements and formulate relevant research questions
Choose appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements
Grasp research ethics and institutional review board requirements
Assess data validity and reliability from multiple sources
Use AI to brainstorm research questions and evaluate methodology options
MODULE 4
Reference management and AI-powered document formatting
Produce submission-ready documents in APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE formats
Master reference managers to maintain organised citation records
Create polished templates for recurring client work
Use AI to automate citation formatting and detect reference errors
How to use tools like Zotero, Mendeley, Notion templates, and AI formatting assistants
MODULE 5
Language refinement and AI-augmented academic editing
Develop deep editing skills beyond surface-level grammar corrections
Cultivate expertise in sentence-level clarity and scholarly tone
Produce side-by-side edits with detailed explanations for clients
Combine human editorial judgement with AI suggestions for enhanced output
How to use tools like Grammarly Premium, Trinka AI, Claude.
MODULE 6
Literature review development and AI-driven synthesis
Support researchers in summarising, organising, and sequencing sources
Develop scaffolded frameworks for reviews with appropriate academic voice
Synthesize scholarly arguments and pinpoint gaps in existing research
Use AI to accelerate literature mapping, identify themes, and draft initial syntheses
How to use tools like Connected Papers, ResearchRabbit, Notion, Zotero folders, and AI summarisation tools
MODULE 7
Reviewer-style feedback and AI-assisted manuscript development
Craft editorial comments that mirror academic journal reviewer standards
Help authors refine their arguments while maintaining their distinct scholarly voice
Prepare professional deliverables such as annotated drafts, evaluation reports, and edit summaries
Apply AI to generate feedback templates, flag common issues, and accelerate revision cycles
Tools: Google Docs Suggest Mode, Loom, Word Comments, Notion tables, and ChatGPT
MODULE 8
Journal targeting and AI-powered manuscript submission
Analyse journal requirements, editorial scopes, and common rejection reasons
Draft cover letters, author declarations, and ethics statements
Support technical trimming and alignment with journal specifications
Use AI to match manuscripts with suitable journals and draft submission documents
How to use tools like Overleaf, Elsevier Journal Finder, Canva, Apollo.io, and AI writing assistants
MODULE 9
Research posters, slides, and AI-generated visual assets
Convert research findings into slides, posters, and infographics
Advise on layout, text density, citation placement, and visual narrative flow
Produce publication-quality graphs, tables, and visual elements
Use AI to rapidly generate presentation drafts and visual content
How to use tools like Canva, PowerPoint, Pitch, Gamma AI, Google Slides.
MODULE 10
Personal statements, CVs, and AI-enhanced application narratives
Guide clients in developing personal narratives while respecting boundaries
Work on SOPs, recommendation letters, academic CVs, and fellowship applications
Use AI to brainstorm narrative angles and refine draft language
How to use tools like Google Docs, Grammarly, Notion templates, and Claude
NEWS & UPDATES
Career Transitions
55% Average Salary Hike
$1,27,000 Highest Salary
800+ Career Transitions
300+ Hiring Partners
Who Can Apply for the Course?
- Aspiring academic writers and freelancers aiming to build a sustainable career in research support, editing, and writing for academics and institutions—now boosted by AI for faster, higher-quality output.
- Graduates from Any Discipline with Strong Writing Abilities seeking practical, high-income career paths through AI-powered academic services including thesis editing, literature reviews, grant writing, and journal submissions.
- Working Professionals Seeking Career Transition from content writing, teaching, publishing, or communications who want to enter the lucrative academic services market with AI-enhanced workflows and systematic client acquisition strategies.
- Researchers and PhD Scholars who want to monetize their research expertise by offering consulting services in methodology, literature reviews, data visualization, and manuscript preparation while using AI to scale their output.
- Freelancers and Independent Consultants already offering writing services who want to specialize in higher-paying academic work and upgrade their toolkit with AI-powered editing, formatting, and research automation.
- Academic Support Staff and Research Assistants working in universities or research institutions who want to formalize their skills, build independent client relationships, and increase their earning potential through AI-enhanced service delivery.
- International students can apply for the program, provided they meet the eligibility criteria set for the course.
About Program
At iHUB DivyaSampark, we are driven by the belief that young, innovative minds have immense potential to transform the world. Our core mission is to develop highly knowledgeable human resources with top-order, industry-relevant skills.
Whether you are looking for a career transition, a significant salary hike, or to master specialized knowledge, our programs provide the mentorship and practical exposure needed to achieve successful career outcomes and help you secure roles with our network of 300+ hiring partners
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What is included in this course?
- Non-biased career guidance
- Counselling based on your skills and preference
- No repetitive calls, only as per convenience
- Rigorous curriculum designed by industry experts
- Complete this program while you work
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