> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scholars.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scholars.net/readme.md).

# Welcome

Everything you need to become and work as a Scholar.

## Welcome to Scholars

On Scholars, we match you with intellectually stimulating remote projects that pay well.

As a Scholar, you'll be able to apply to projects, or be offered work on projects, that make use of your unique skillset. We welcome Scholars of all backgrounds.

So far, we have welcomed thousands of Scholars to work on a multitude of different projects, cumulatively paying out millions of USD to Scholars directly.

## Not a Scholar yet?

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Create an Account</h4></td><td>First, you'll need to create a new account. Learn how to do so here.</td><td><a href="/how-to/create-your-account.md">Create your account</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-79a70716de40a0117d06acbadbbca316ecceaf71%2FSlide%2016_9%20-%202.png?alt=media">Slide 16_9 - 2.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Already a Scholar?

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Complete your Profile</h4></td><td>Learn how to fully complete your profile to increase your chances of being picked for projects.</td><td><a href="/how-to/complete-your-profile.md">Complete your profile</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-eb9e4cefbe6543b0839bd7074cb180128b650ffe%2Fcomplete.png?alt=media">complete.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Verify your Identity</h4></td><td>Get verified to become eligible for jobs.</td><td><a href="/how-to/verify-your-identity.md">Verify your identity</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4cc946df3f4dd7bdf1a727467ca26725ea8ce83d%2Fidentity.png?alt=media">identity.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Take an Assessment</h4></td><td>Taking assessments is a requirement to apply to most jobs. Scoring well dramatically increases your chances to be picked. Learn how to take assessments here.</td><td><a href="/how-to/take-an-assessment.md">Take an assessment</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a0d6b2242aa29f8efd474928051fb3a71206f543%2Fassessment.png?alt=media">assessment.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Apply for a Job</h4></td><td>Learn how to apply for a job on Scholars.</td><td><a href="/how-to/apply-for-a-job.md">Apply for a job</a></td><td><a href="https://620615177-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcMVr1tcqZLg9WCEj5GgZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1c4840d433a8d78e3b1ce7922f76f52df50e1cc0%2Fapplyu.png?alt=media">applyu.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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