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Updated Oct 28, 2026
PhDs, graduate students and credentialed academics. Handshake AI is run by Handshake, the careers network that most US universities use to connect students with employers. It launched its AI training programme in 2025.
| Best for | PhDs, graduate students and credentialed academics |
| Screening | Application with credential verification |
| Payment | Per project |
| Countries | Mainly US, expanding |
| Reported pay | $50–$150/hr |
| The catch | A newer expert marketplace, so project volume is still uneven. |
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You have no graduate degree or academic background. The programme is built around them.
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