Question 1

How does AcademicWings discover and verify STEM opportunities?

Accepted Answer

AcademicWings scans verified university department announcements, national research councils (such as EPSRC, NSF, DFG), and official lab openings. We prioritize source integrity: every listing preserves the exact URL of the host institution so you can verify the latest guidelines before acting.

Question 2

How is the Opportunity Fit Score calculated?

Accepted Answer

The Fit Score is computed deterministically: full tuition + living stipend coverage contributes up to 35 points, alignment with your STEM field adds up to 25 points, verified HTTPS source integrity adds up to 20 points, and an active application deadline adds up to 16 points. We never inflate scores for commercial sponsor listings.

Question 3

Does AcademicWings submit applications on my behalf or act as an agent?

Accepted Answer

No. AcademicWings is an informational discovery and tracking workspace. You maintain 100% control of your credentials, draft documents, and university portal logins. We never submit on your behalf, never take commissions from universities, and never proxy your communications.

Question 4

Do I need an account to browse the opportunity and university directory?

Accepted Answer

No. The public catalog of opportunities, university profiles, and all educational guides are completely accessible without signing in. Creating a free account is only needed if you want to save private shortlists, track deadlines on a Kanban board, and stage application dossiers.

Question 5

How does application and deadline tracking work?

Accepted Answer

Once you track a position, it enters your private Application Pipeline with stages: Shortlist, In Preparation, Submitted, and Decision. You can configure checklist milestones, export deadline calendar files (.ics), and track countdowns with urgent alerts for deadlines under 7 days.

Question 6

What is the difference between "Fully Funded" and partial funding?

Accepted Answer

A "Fully Funded" badge on AcademicWings strictly requires both 100% tuition coverage and an annual living stipend (or salaried research assistantship). Listings that only offer tuition waivers or partial travel grants are explicitly marked to prevent misleading financial expectations.

Question 7

How are my uploaded transcripts and SOP drafts protected?

Accepted Answer

Documents staged in your private workspace are isolated with row-level security (RLS) policies tied exclusively to your authenticated identity. Uploaded files undergo anti-malware integrity verification, and we never share, license, or sell applicant materials to commercial data brokers.

Question 8

Does AcademicWings offer visa guidance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Visa Readiness Tracker provides destination-specific 8-step checklists for the UK (Student Visa / CAS), US (F-1 / I-20), Canada (Study Permit / PAL), Australia (Subclass 500), and Germany (National Visa D / Sperrkonto) with direct links to official government immigration portals.

Question 9

Are there paid subscription plans?

Accepted Answer

Public discovery, university rankings, and basic shortlist tracking remain completely free. For intensive applicants managing dozens of dossiers, Pro STEM offers advanced deadline monitoring and document revision tools. We provide transparent pricing with no automated lock-in.

Question 10

Can I export or delete all my private application data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the Privacy Center (/account/privacy), you can download a complete JSON export of your saved items, applications, and profile preferences at any time, or request irreversible account deletion with zero residual retention.

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