Affiliate Program

Earn recurring commissions by sharing Academe with your community.

We pay up to 30% recurring commission on every referral — every month, for as long as your referral stays subscribed.

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Usually approved within 24 hours. No minimums.

Up to 30%
Recurring commission
90 days
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Monthly
Payout schedule

Commission tiers

The more you refer, the more you earn.

Starter
1–4 active referrals
20%
recurring · Monthly payout
Scholar
5–19 active referrals
25%
recurring · Monthly payout
Most popular
Fellow
20+ active referrals
30%
recurring · Monthly payout

How it works

Four steps from application to payout.

01
Apply

Fill out the short application. We approve most applicants within 24 hours — no follower minimums, no exclusivity requirements.

02
Share your link

You get a unique referral link and access to ready-made banners, email templates, and social copy. Use them however you like.

03
Earn recurring commission

You earn a percentage of every payment made by users you refer, for as long as they remain subscribers. No caps.

04
Get paid

Payouts are processed monthly via Stripe or PayPal. Minimum payout threshold is $25. You can track earnings in a real-time dashboard.

Who it's for

Built for people who talk to researchers.

Academic bloggers & newsletter writers

You already have an audience of PhD students and researchers who need exactly what Academe does.

Professors & department coordinators

Recommend Academe to your grad students and department colleagues — and earn while helping them.

Research community managers

You run Discord servers, subreddits, or Slack communities for researchers. Academe fits naturally.

Science communicators & YouTubers

Your audience follows you because they care about research quality. Academe is a natural fit.

FAQ

Common questions.

Who can apply?

Anyone with an audience of researchers, PhD students, academics, or knowledge workers — blog authors, newsletter writers, professors, research community managers, and science communicators are all great fits. We review every application individually.

How long do cookies last?

Referral attribution is tracked for 90 days from the first click. If a user signs up any time within that window, you receive credit.

What counts as an "active referral"?

Any referred user on a paid plan. Free users and users in trial periods do not count toward your tier threshold.

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

Absolutely — we encourage it. Some of our best affiliates are researchers who use Academe daily and recommend it to colleagues.

Is there a minimum payout?

Yes — $25 USD. Earnings below this threshold roll 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 start earning?

Apply today. We review applications within 24 hours and set you up with everything you need.

Apply to join →

Questions? Email us at affiliates@getacademe.com