Expert guidance for ethical, meaningful, and manageable research. Structure, accountability, and support for scholars who are smart, capable — and human.
I know I can do this — I just need some support.
For almost twenty years, research has been my natural habitat. I have worked as a data manager, statistician, data scientist, principal investigator, and IRB member. I have led research compliance efforts, conducted internal audits, and taught graduate-level research methods. Along the way, I have supported hundreds of doctoral students across disciplines and methodologies.
I also know this journey from the inside. I completed my own doctoral work while juggling a full-time career, family responsibilities, and everyday life. I understand how exhausting, isolating, and sometimes demoralizing the process can feel — and how powerful it is to have someone in your corner who gets it.
That is why I created The Research Companion Program. It blends expertise with encouragement, structure with flexibility, and humor with a deep respect for your lived experience and academic goals.
Unlimited 90-minute virtual co-working sessions are the heart of the program. Attend as many as you want each month — one, ten, or all of them.
Optional personalized sessions for deeper support. Add coaching to your membership for guidance tailored to where you are right now.
Balancing research with work, family, caregiving, or other responsibilities
Wanting structure, accountability, and a supportive community
Needing help translating feedback into actionable steps
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin
Making steady, meaningful progress without burning out
Valuing ethical, thoughtful, and impactful research
Every membership includes unlimited Research Power Hour sessions. Add coaching for personalized guidance.
Founding member pricing is available for a limited time. Regular pricing applies after launch.
Show up when you can, as often as you want. The program flexes around your life.
Guidance rooted in nearly twenty years of research experience, delivered with warmth and zero judgment.
Everyone is working toward their own goals. You'll find encouragement, not comparison.
Built by someone who has been where you are — balancing research with everything else.
Consistency creates confidence. Small steps compound into major progress.
No burnout, no perfectionism. Just clarity, progress, and a path forward you can maintain.
You do not have to navigate your doctoral journey alone. Join a community of scholars who show up, support each other, and make real progress.
Or reach out directly: kristakenneyphd@gmail.com