Manuscript & Grant Support

Scientific Editing & Strategic Support for Clinicians, Researchers, and Biotech

Whether you’re a clinician, PI, or a biotech director our team of PhD-level editors—including former journal editors and grant specialists—offers expert, personalized support. We help clarify and enhance your reports and proposals at any stage of development.

We provide three levels of editing services:

  • Language Editing by experienced PhD-level editors to correct syntax, grammar, and spelling.

  • Structural Editing by experienced PhD-level editors to enhance logic, flow, and overall readability. Ideal for non-native English-speaking authors and anyone who wants to ensure their message is effectively communicated. Designed for those who need more than basic proofreading but don’t require top-tier journal strategy. Perfect for manuscripts, reviews, book chapters, biotechnology documents, and academic job packets.

  • Scientific Editing by former top-tier journal editors and grant specialists to sharpen arguments, clarify interpretations, and elevate the overall impact of your work. Ideal for high-stakes submissions—including high-impact manuscripts, clinical reports, competitive grants, and academic job applications—where precision and persuasiveness matter most.

As a lower-cost alternative to full Scientific Editing, we also offer Strategic Advice—expert guidance on responding to journal or reviewer feedback, refining your submission strategy, and effectively positioning your work, all without direct text editing. Ideal for authors seeking high-level input to strengthen their manuscript or resubmission.

See the table below for more details.

Language Edit
Corrects language & grammar
Line-by-line edits
Performed by an associate (PhD-level) editor
If you want to ensure clear language and correct grammar
$
Request Language Edit
Structural Edit
Improves clarity, readability & fluency, corrects spelling & grammar
Line-by-line edits
Performed by an associate (PhD-level) editor
If you want to improve fluency, logic, and readability
$$
Request Structural Edit
Scientific Edit
Unique to LSE
Expand impact, peer review preparation & editorial assessment
Line-by-line edits
Performed by a former-journal editor or grant specialist
If you're aiming for a high impact publication or competitive grant
$$$
Request Scientific Edit
Strategic Advice
Unique to LSE
If you have questions about pitch, responding to reviewers, or complex situations
Feedback WITHOUT line-by-line edits
Guidance from a former-journal editor or grant specialist
Grant strategy, journal choice, point-by-point responses, or refining key messages
$ Low-cost alternative to a Scientific Edit $
Request Strategic Advice

❔ 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.

💬 Why Work With Life Science Editors?

  • Experienced Team: Former editors from multiple high-impact journals including Cell, Nature, Science, Lancet Group. PhD-level editors and writers.

  • Tailored Support: Services to fit every stage and goal.

  • Fast Turnaround: Standard delivery in 7–10 business days; rush available.

  • High-Volume Discounts for academic PIs.

FAQs

  • Everything! We edit manuscripts, grant proposals, job applications, cover letters, responses to reviewers, rebuttals etc.

  • If your ideas are solid but the writing feels awkward or unclear, Structural Editing is the right choice. This service helps improve flow, clarity, and organization without altering the scientific content. If you need help strengthening your scientific argument, highlighting impact, or positioning your work for a high-impact journal or competitive grant, choose Scientific Editing. This service offers deep, expert feedback on both the content and strategy behind your work. If you want big-picture advice without a deep dive or line-by-line edits, choose Strategic Advice.

  • Language editing costs $0.12/word (academic price). 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 (academic prices). Grants tend to take longer and thus cost more.

  • It depends on our availability. We state 7 to 10 business days, but we are often quicker. Please discuss your timelines directly with the editor and we will try to accommodate them.

  • 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.

  • We will send you an invoice upon completion of the work. You can pay by direct bank transfer or, upon request, by credit card (with a fee). Please note that we cannot accept checks.

  • 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.

  • You can indicate your budget in the comments box on the submissions page and discuss it with the editor.

  • Yes, we can do this if you select a Scientific Edit. Please ask the editor directly.

  • 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.