Research can be tough. Make your life easier by working together.

Boost your productivity and get things done!

Why Choose Concentraid?

Join a community of PhD students and researchers, stay focused, and be productive with virtual co-working

Why it works

ConcentrAid implements behavioral triggers that enhance your ability to focus and boosts your productivity.

Precommitment due to scheduled sessions.
Implementation intentions increase efficacy in completing a task or goal.
The presence of a partner improves performance by 16-32%.
Being specific in your task definition for each session has a positive impact on your productivity.
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Working together

Working remotely is great and gives you lots of flexibility. But it can also feel isolating sometimes. With ConcentrAid, you can connect with others even when working from home, which boosts your serotonin and oxytocin levels.

Checking in with your partner at the beginning and end of each session helps you build a real connection. Working side by side, even if muted, creates a deeper bond than most people feel during a day in the office or lab. Soon, you’ll be able to match specifically with your favorite partners, including your PhD-besties and co-authors.

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Source: Nakamura, J., & Csikszentmihályi, M. (2014). The concept of flow. “Handbook of Positive Psychology,” 89-105. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, p. 94.

Reach a flow state

With ConcentrAid, you can reach a flow state. This is a period with intense focus and peaking productivity, leading to higher persistence and outcomes. Furthermore, it reduces anxiety, thereby increasing well-being and self-esteem.

Nakamura and Csíkszentmihályi (2014) identify the following characteristics:

Deep, focused concentration on the present task.
Feeling of control and agency over the task.
Altered perception of time.
Activity is perceived as intrinsically rewarding.
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How it works

Fight procrastination and connect with other PhD students and researchers to get your things done!

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01

Book a session

When do you want to work? Select a time slot and we match you with a partner in our community. You can either click on an empty slot or join an existing session.
02

Join the video call

Be on time, greet your partner and share your goals, mute and get to work. Each Pomodoro session is 50 minutes.
03

Celebrate your progress

At the end of the session, check in with your partner and celebrate your progress! During the 10-minutes break, you can also take the opportunity to discuss your projects, connect, or take some me-time. Whatever feels good for you!
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Our Pricing

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You think ConcentrAid should be offered by your institution? 
Get in touch with us at info@myconcentraid.com!

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EUR9.90/mo

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Unlimited sessions
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You would like to use Premium but can't afford it?
We know that PhD funding can be really bad. So drop us an email at info@myconcentraid.com and we will find a solution.

Teaming up with someone new: What to expect

We understand that this might feel strange at first, but we promise that after a minute or two, it will feel completely natural! Think about working in a library.

Can I cancel my subscription?

If ConcentrAid does not help you to be productive, you can cancel your subscription every month.

Who will I be paired with?

Currently, you will be matched with someone who wants to work at the same time as you. We'll also do our best to soon enable that you can have favorite partners, and pair you with someone from a similar research field as you.

Do I need to keep the camera on?

No, once you've started your work session, feel free to turn off the camera. Just check with your partner first.

Do I need to keep the sound on?

No, not at all! Feel free to mute yourself after you have talked about your goals at the beginning of your session.

Which browsers are supported?

We support Chromium-based browsers (current stable - 10 versions), Firefox (current ESR - 1 versions), and Safari (current - 1 veerions).

Can I use ConcentrAid on my phone?

Currently, ConcentrAid is a web app that works best on a laptop or computer. You can also access ConcentrAid on your phone through your browser.

I have some ideas for improvements!

That's great! We are still early stage, so let us know what you are thinking. Drop an email to info@myconcentraid.com

about

Hi there, I’m Elisabeth, the founder of ConcentrAid. During my PhD, I was a big (!) procrastinator – which did not feel that great after a while!

After attending a seminar on academic writing, I started working with a friend on Zoom. To hold each other accountable, we would share the tasks we wanted to getdone. For example, I would always aim to write three paragraphs in a morning session, which is my best writing time. 

Virtual coworking was a real game changer—I had never been so productive before! But after a while, it was really difficult to organize these sessions (different schedules, things came up, etc.).  

That’s when the idea for ConcentrAid was born. ConcentrAid is like a virtual library, but it incorporates elements that increase your productivity. At the same time, ConcentrAid connects you with other PhDs and researchers. You can work together with friends, co-authors, and meet new people from your field and other universities! Chatting a bit during breaks might give you quick feedback, new ideas, and who knows—maybe even a new paper?

I’m looking forward to seeing you there and learning more about your projects!

Best,
Elisabeth