Affiliate Program

Refer the research workspace you can explain honestly.

Academe brings papers, notes, citations, drafts, and research agent work into one workspace. Affiliates earn recurring commission when a referred user becomes a paid subscriber.

Commission tiers

Commission tiers tied to active referrals.

Starter
1-4 active referrals
10%
Recurring, paid monthly
Scholar
5-19 active referrals
15%
Recurring, paid monthly
Fellow
20+ active referrals
20%
Recurring, paid monthly

How it works

Four steps from application to payout.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Fill out the short application. We review most applications within 24 hours, with no exclusivity requirement.

  2. 02

    Share your link

    You get a referral link and a small set of materials you can adapt for your audience.

  3. 03

    Earn recurring commission

    You earn a percentage of paid subscriptions from users you refer, for as long as they remain subscribers.

  4. 04

    Get paid

    Payouts are processed monthly via PayPal after your balance reaches $25. The dashboard shows referrals, status, and earnings.

Who it's for

A fit for audiences already talking about research work.

Academic writers

Newsletters, blogs, courses, and review essays for people doing source-heavy work.

Educators

Professors, tutors, and student organizations helping researchers manage papers and drafts.

Research communities

Slack groups, Discord servers, labs, and creator audiences focused on better research workflows.

No follower minimum. We care more about fit, clarity, and whether your audience actually works with sources.

FAQ

Common questions.

Who can apply?

Students, professors, industry professionals, bloggers, newsletter writers, YouTubers, tutors, community managers, and consultants can apply. If your audience includes people who read, write, cite, or research, we will review the application.

How long does my referral link stay active?

When a visitor uses your link, they have 60 days to sign up and you will still get credit for the referral. After 60 days, they need to use your link again.

What counts as an "active referral"?

Any referred user on a paid plan. Free users and users on a free trial don’t count toward your referral total.

Can I promote Academe if I'm also a user?

Yes. Researchers who use Academe can recommend it to colleagues and apply for the affiliate program.

Is there a minimum payout?

Yes: $25 USD. If your earnings haven’t reached $25 yet, they carry over to the next month automatically.

What's the commission on annual plans?

The same percentage applies to annual plan payments. Because annual plans are a larger single payment, a single referral converting to annual can be a meaningful payout.

Ready to apply?

Send the application when you have a clear audience and channel in mind. We review most applications within 24 hours.

Questions? Email us at hello@academe-ai.com