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For PhD applicants · Fall 2027 cycle

Your grad school apps, in one cute calendar.

Add your programs and deadlines. Grad School Era counts back from each one, builds your to-do list, and shows you exactly what is due this week, so nothing slips through December.

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Free for up to 3 programs. No card needed.

Dec 1–15when most PhD deadlines land
3 lettersper program, each with its own ask and reminder
9 stepsfrom first PI email to "letters received"
1 placefor all of it, on your phone and laptop

How it works

Set it up in ten minutes, then check it every morning with your coffee.

1

Add your programs

Program, potential advisors, deadline, GRE policy, fee and portal link. Tag each one Dream, Strong fit, Solid or Wildcard.

2

Get your plan

One tap builds a dated plan that counts back from the deadline: PI outreach, letter asks and reminders, statement drafts, transcripts, submission, and a letters-received check.

3

Follow your Today page

See what is due today and this week, what is overdue, and which deadlines are closing in. Tick things off as you go.

Everything a PhD season needs

Color-coded calendarDeadlines in pink, tasks colored by type: outreach, letters, statement, materials, submission.
Plan builderA full timeline for every program, dated from its deadline. Edit anything.
Countdowns and remindersDeadlines inside 10 days, overdue tasks, and programs with no plan yet, right on your Today page.
Email templatesFirst PI email, follow-up, letter request, recommender reminder, interview thank-you. Prefilled with your details.
Google Calendar exportSend every deadline and task to the calendar you already use. (Pro)
Program cardsStatus, tier, advisors, GRE policy, fee and notes for each school, with progress bars.

Make it yours

Seven themes, from Girly Pop to a gothic castle under a full moon. Two are free; Era Pro unlocks them all.

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade when your list grows. Cancel anytime.

Starter
Free
  • Up to 3 programs
  • Calendar, tasks and countdowns
  • Plan builder for every program
  • Email templates
  • Girly Pop and Clean Minimal themes
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Era Pro
$9.99 / month
  • Lab Hunt: grade, rank and track every PI and lab
  • Unlimited programs
  • All 7 themes, including Gothic and Spooky Season
  • Google Calendar export
  • Reminder emails Coming soon
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Questions

Who is it for?

It is built for research PhD applicants, especially psychology, neuroscience, philosophy and cognitive science, with advisor outreach and recommendation letters built in. It works for any graduate program with deadlines.

Do I need to download anything?

No. It runs in your browser on your phone and laptop, and your data syncs to your account. On your phone, use "Add to Home Screen" to open it like an app.

How do I cancel Era Pro?

Open Plan & settings and choose "Update card or cancel." Billing is handled by Stripe, and you keep Pro until the end of the period you paid for.

Who can see my data?

Only you. Your programs and tasks are tied to your account and are never sold. See the Privacy Policy.

Is there AI?

Not yet. AI planning and email drafting are in the works for Era Pro members.

Your grad school era starts now.

Free for up to 3 programs. Set it up before your first deadline.

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