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CHINA-BASED PHD · INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Clearer research.
Stronger next steps.

One-to-one research and academic consulting, plus practical guidance for international clients planning to study, work, or build daily life in China.

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BASED IN CHINA · WORKING GLOBALLYChina-based PhD consultant

Led by a Chinese PhD with joint domestic and international research experience.

Our work combines first-hand academic experience in China with international research, publication, and cross-cultural experience—helping global clients understand both academic decisions and the practical realities of coming to China.

ONE-TO-ONE SERVICES

Research support and a clearer path to China

Starting prices are shown in US dollars. The final quote depends on the scope, complexity, materials, and deadline.

01 / EXPERT CONSULTING

Research Expert Consulting

One-to-one strategic support for postgraduate planning, research direction, academic applications, and professional materials.
01 · Research Expert ConsultingTAILORED

Master’s & PhD Planning

From US$14

Clarify whether postgraduate study fits your goals, identify realistic pathways, and turn a complex academic background into an actionable plan.

WHO IT IS FORStudents and early-career researchers considering a master’s, PhD, joint programme, visiting position, or long-term academic career.
  • Academic pathway assessment
  • Supervisor and programme positioning
  • Application timeline and strategy
  • Career planning after graduate study
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02 · Research Expert ConsultingTAILORED

International Study & Joint PhD Programmes

From US$28

Support for international degree applications, joint PhD training, CSC-funded mobility, and visiting research opportunities.

WHO IT IS FORApplicants who need help connecting their profile, target country, programme requirements, research plan, and communication strategy.
  • Programme and country positioning
  • Application roadmap
  • CV, personal statement and research-plan review
  • Supervisor outreach strategy
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03 · Research Expert ConsultingTAILORED

Supervisor Outreach & Academic Emails

From US$7

Write or refine concise, respectful, research-matched emails to prospective supervisors, collaborators, and academic contacts.

WHO IT IS FORApplicants whose draft sounds generic, overlong, machine-translated, or unclear about research fit.
  • Initial supervisor email
  • Follow-up correspondence
  • Chinese-to-English adaptation
  • Research-fit and attachment messaging
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04 · Research Expert ConsultingTAILORED

Academic CV & Research Résumé

From US$7

Restructure academic, project, publication, conference, and professional experience for international applications and research roles.

WHO IT IS FORResearchers and graduates who need a clear English CV, an academic résumé, or stronger evidence-based achievement statements.
  • English academic CV
  • Research and project positioning
  • Publication and conference presentation
  • Word and PDF delivery
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05 · Research Expert ConsultingTAILORED

Thesis Topic & Research Direction

From US$14

Discuss topic scope, research questions, literature logic, potential contribution, methods, and practical feasibility.

WHO IT IS FORMaster’s and PhD researchers whose topic is too broad, whose research question is unclear, or whose supervisor feedback is difficult to operationalise.
  • Topic-scope discussion
  • Research questions and logic chain
  • Contribution and feasibility
  • Proposal structure
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06 · Research Expert ConsultingTAILORED

Thesis Structure & Chapter Planning

From US$14

Turn a central argument into a coherent chapter sequence, with a clear task, evidence base, and transition for every chapter.

WHO IT IS FORResearchers who have a topic and material but need a defensible thesis structure and chapter-level writing plan.
  • Chapter order and purpose
  • Literature-review placement
  • Argument and evidence allocation
  • Cross-chapter coherence
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02 / EXPERT COACHING

Research Expert Coaching

Method-focused coaching built around your real research, designed to strengthen independent academic writing and communication skills.
01 · Research Expert CoachingTAILORED

One-to-One SCI Writing Coaching

From US$28 per session

A focused session on article structure, argumentation, figure narrative, abstracts, introductions, or responses to reviewers.

WHO IT IS FORResearchers preparing or revising an SCI manuscript who want practical feedback and a repeatable writing method.
  • Individual coaching session
  • Structure and argument logic
  • Figures, abstract and introduction
  • Reviewer-response strategy
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02 · Research Expert CoachingTAILORED

Research Interview Preparation

From US$28 per session

A realistic mock interview based on the target supervisor, project, postdoctoral role, research-assistant position, or R&D opportunity.

WHO IT IS FORPhD, joint-training, postdoctoral, research-assistant, and research-role applicants preparing for technical and motivation questions.
  • Research-story introduction
  • Methods and contribution questions
  • Future-plan discussion
  • English response practice and feedback
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03 / CHINA STUDY, WORK & LIFE

Coming to China

Practical one-to-one guidance for international students, researchers, professionals, and families preparing to study, work, or settle into daily life in China.
01 · Coming to ChinaTAILORED

Study in China Planning

From US$14

Clarify programme options, university and city considerations, preparation timelines, and the practical questions to resolve before studying in China.

WHO IT IS FORInternational students and families comparing Chinese universities, degree routes, exchange opportunities, or research placements.
  • Study-route and goal clarification
  • University and city considerations
  • Preparation timeline
  • Questions to verify with institutions
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02 · Coming to ChinaTAILORED

Working in China Orientation

From US$14

Understand the practical landscape of working in China, including job-search channels, workplace expectations, city choices, and preparation priorities.

WHO IT IS FORInternational graduates, researchers, and professionals exploring employment, internships, research roles, or career transitions in China.
  • Career and city positioning
  • Job-search channel guidance
  • CV and communication considerations
  • Workplace culture orientation
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03 · Coming to ChinaTAILORED

Relocation & Daily Life in China

From US$7

Prepare for housing, transport, payments, communication tools, healthcare access, and everyday routines before or after arrival.

WHO IT IS FORStudents, professionals, visiting researchers, and accompanying family members who want a smoother first few weeks in China.
  • Arrival and first-week checklist
  • Housing and transport orientation
  • Payments and essential apps
  • Everyday services and local routines
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04 · Coming to ChinaTAILORED

China Culture & Communication Session

From US$14

Discuss academic, workplace, and everyday communication norms so you can interpret situations more confidently and avoid common misunderstandings.

WHO IT IS FORInternational clients preparing for Chinese classrooms, research groups, workplaces, collaborations, or longer-term residence.
  • Academic and workplace etiquette
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Meeting and messaging norms
  • Scenario-based questions
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04 / VISA DOCUMENT SUPPORT

Overseas Visa Support

Clear, consistent document support based on genuine travel and application information, with particular experience in European and Schengen cases.
01 · Overseas Visa SupportTAILORED

European Visa Itinerary

From US$7

Organise daily cities, transport, accommodation, and route logic into a clear visa-ready itinerary based on genuine travel plans.

WHO IT IS FORTravellers with multi-city or multi-country routes who need a coherent schedule and consistency across supporting documents.
  • Single- or multi-country itinerary
  • Daily route and transport logic
  • Accommodation sequence
  • Date-consistency review
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02 · Overseas Visa SupportTAILORED

Flight & Hotel Reservation Documents

From US$6

Organise flight and hotel reservation information and check names, cities, and dates against the intended application itinerary.

WHO IT IS FORApplicants who need clear reservation documentation aligned with their real travel plan.
  • Flight reservation document
  • Hotel reservation document
  • Flight-hotel consistency check
  • One basic-information revision
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03 · Overseas Visa SupportTAILORED

Invitation Letter for Family or Friends

From US$7

Present the visit purpose, relationship, financial responsibility, accommodation, and dates in formal, natural English.

WHO IT IS FORHosts and applicants who need a new invitation letter or a clearer version of an existing draft.
  • English invitation letter
  • Purpose and relationship statement
  • Cost and accommodation explanation
  • Consistency with itinerary
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04 · Overseas Visa SupportTAILORED

Visa Status & Urgent Follow-Up Email

From US$6

Prepare a respectful status enquiry or time-sensitive follow-up based on submission date, intended departure, and genuine circumstances.

WHO IT IS FORApplicants experiencing a long processing time, an approaching departure date, or a need to provide a concise update.
  • Status enquiry
  • Time-sensitive follow-up
  • Additional explanation
  • Multi-email follow-up plan
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05 · Overseas Visa SupportTAILORED

Visa Refusal Explanation & Appeal Letter

From US$14

Analyse the refusal points and organise a factual response covering travel, funding, ties, supporting evidence, and document logic.

WHO IT IS FORApplicants who need to understand a refusal or strengthen an existing explanation or appeal draft.
  • Refusal-reason analysis
  • Explanation or appeal letter
  • English-language refinement
  • Supporting-evidence logic
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Dr. Tu Research Consulting

ABOUT US

Academic experience from China, connected to a global research perspective.

Dr. Tu Research Consulting is an independent China-based consultancy led by a PhD with joint domestic and international research experience.

Our consultant has contributed to research projects, international conferences, research competitions, SCI-indexed publications, and leading Chinese academic journals. We focus on identifying the real issue, strengthening evidence, improving communication, and building your ability to work independently.

China-based PhDInternational researchAcademic writingGlobal clients

HOW IT WORKS

A clear process from the first email

01 / BRIEF

Share context

Tell us your background, goal, deadline, available documents, and main challenge.

02 / SCOPE

Define support

We confirm whether the case fits and define the format, scope, and materials required.

03 / SESSION

Consult or review

Receive structured guidance, targeted feedback, and practical next steps.

04 / FOLLOW-UP

Apply the advice

Clarify agreed follow-up questions and turn the recommendations into action.

GLOBAL ENQUIRIES

Tell us what you are planning.

Please include your country or time zone, background, goal, deadline, and whether your question concerns research, studying, working, or daily life in China.

Submit your enquiry

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