Our team of PhD-level editors, including former journal editors and grant specialists, offers expert, personalized support to your faculty and trainees. We help clarify and enhance your manuscripts, grants, and proposals across the full lifecycle: from storyboarding to the final polish.
Need to talk it through? Our Scientific Consulting service offers live, high-level discussion of your grant, paper, reviewer comments, or a challenging collaboration. Each session includes 1–2 hours of offline review of your materials and a 30-minute Zoom call with a former journal editor or grant specialist (flat rate 350 USD).
We offer four levels of Editorial Support, from language correction to scientific strategy:
Scientific Writing. Our expert science writers translate complex research into clear, compelling narratives tailored to your goals and audience, from manuscripts and grant proposals to editorials, research reports, and thought leadership. Check out Snippets and see our Writing Portfolio. We work with academic PIs, research labs, clinicians, biotech teams, communications staff at research institutes, and journals and funding organizations.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
We’re happy to help! Contact us with a brief description of your project and goals, and we’ll recommend the best fit. Submit your document now, and one of our expert editors will work directly with you to enhance your manuscript, grant proposal, or job application.
Institutional Discount Program (limited availability)
For departments and institutes that want broader access across affiliated labs, we offer a limited number of Institutional Discount partnerships each year. Participating groups receive 10% off all LSE services for eligible PIs for one year, with an option to renew after review. Interested? Contact us to explore eligibility and timing. We currently have agreements with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology, Toulouse, and the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center.
FAQs
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Everything! We edit manuscripts, grant proposals, job applications, cover letters, responses to reviewers, rebuttals etc.
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Language editing costs $0.12/word.
The final cost of Scientific Editing ($141.50/h), Structural Editing ($102/h), and Strategic Advice ($141.50/h) depends on time spent, which is influenced by the length of the document and the extent of edits required. For a standard-length (~6,000 words) manuscript, the average prices are: $900 for a Structural Edit, $1350 for a Scientific Edit, and $550 for Strategic Advice. Grants tend to take longer and thus cost more.
Scientific Consulting is a flat rate of $200 with an associate editor or $350 with a scientific editor.
Academic prices quoted above.
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It depends on our availability. We state 7 to 10 business days for an edit, but we are often quicker. Please discuss your timelines directly with the editor and we will try to accommodate them.
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Once you have submitted your documents, you will be paired with an editor. They will email you to discuss your needs and timelines, then perform the edit and email it back to you upon completion.
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Yes, you can indicate a preference in the comments box on the submission form. We will try to accommodate requests but it may extend the turnaround time or may not be possible.
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You can indicate your budget in the comments box on the submissions page and discuss it with the editor.
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Yes, we can do this if you select a Scientific Edit. Please ask the editor directly.
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We can check those for you if needed. They are charged at the same hourly rate but typically take less time to edit, and have a 7 to 10 day turnaround.
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Use this quick reference to help determine whether you would benefit most from Strategic Advice or a Scientific Consulting session. Both services offer high-level guidance but differ in format, depth, and delivery.
Feature Strategic Advice Scientific Consulting Purpose High-level feedback on strategy, journal choice, or revisions Deep-dive coaching on writing, visuals, or collaboration Includes Editing? No or little text editing No editing; coaching only Format Written feedback 1:1 live Zoom session + offline review Time Commitment 3-5 hours (no real-time) 1–2 hrs review + 30-min Zoom Turnaround time 5-10 business days 3-5 business days Interaction Document/email feedback Live conversation Deliverables Written strategic notes or comments Spoken and/or written session guidance Best For PIs – Review rebuttals, journal selection, submission and revision strategy Any career stage: Storytelling, visuals, resubmission, rebuttals, collaboration issues Cost $141.50/h; 3-5 hours. Flat rate ($200–$350 depending on expert); estimated 2.5 hours of time. Provided By Scientific Editors Scientific Editors, Associate Editors, Illustrators